Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines in the U.S. is $65,510 ($31.50 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $65,510
- Mean annual wage
- $69,240
- Median hourly wage
- $31.50
- Employment
- 176,600
176,600 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,820 | $22.51 |
| 25th percentile | $56,970 | $27.39 |
| Median (50th) | $65,510 | $31.50 |
| 75th percentile | $79,270 | $38.11 |
| 90th percentile | $94,460 | $45.41 |
Highest-paying states for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $82,670 | 1,430 |
| Nevada | $79,860 | 2,870 |
| Minnesota | $79,370 | 2,890 |
| Hawaii | $79,170 | 530 |
| Washington | $78,620 | 3,900 |
| California | $78,550 | 20,080 |
| Connecticut | $78,190 | 1,080 |
| New Jersey | $78,180 | 3,520 |
| Massachusetts | $76,070 | 1,620 |
| North Dakota | $76,030 | 1,720 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $56,810 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $58,130 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $58,180 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $59,180 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $59,220 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
Typical tasks
- Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
- Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 12.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 44.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 15.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.3% |
| Master's degree | 0.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
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- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,860
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,520
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,010
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,770
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,230
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54,890
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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