SOC 493042

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining. Excludes "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031) and "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043).

National Median

$63,980

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$63,980

Entry Level (10th pct)

$45,450

Experienced (90th pct)

$92,360

Total Employed

180,270

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$45,450 - $53,500
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$53,500 - $78,090
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$78,090 - $92,360

Highest Paying Locations for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Fairbanks-College, AK

$94,760

+48.1% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$92,270

+44.2% vs national

Kokomo, IN

$87,860

+37.3% vs national

Port St. Lucie, FL

$85,910

+34.3% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$85,290

+33.3% vs national

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Fairbanks-College, AK	$94,760	280
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$92,270	2,520
Kokomo, IN	$87,860	40
Port St. Lucie, FL	$85,910	320
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$85,290	440
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$84,490	1,590
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$83,040	150
Billings, MT	$82,650	420
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$82,640	7,900
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$81,830	1,640
Springfield, IL	$81,380	80
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$80,900	330
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$80,830	140
Rhode Island	$80,770	170
Urban Honolulu, HI	$80,180	410
Vallejo, CA	$80,020	330
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$79,900	650
Alaska	$79,900	1,590
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$79,840	280
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$79,560	110
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$79,440	1,770
Mankato, MN	$79,240	70
Vineland, NJ	$79,180	80
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$79,050	320
Nevada	$78,970	3,360
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$78,830	40
Massachusetts	$78,450	2,280
Rockford, IL	$78,110	100
California	$78,060	21,170
Hawaii	$78,060	640
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area	$78,050	40
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$78,040	590
Worcester, MA	$78,030	350
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$78,010	70
Yuba City, CA	$77,800	130
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$77,580	250
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$77,580	1,660
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$77,540	130
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$77,520	190
Columbia, MO	$77,230	90
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$77,210	110
Minot, ND	$77,030	190
Longview-Kelso, WA	$77,020	170
Anchorage, AK	$76,970	650
Bismarck, ND	$76,830	200
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area	$76,490	180
North Dakota	$76,450	2,090
St. Cloud, MN	$76,430	210
Bellingham, WA	$76,370	90
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$76,190	1,270

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines?

The national median annual salary for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines is $63,980, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Enginess earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Enginess is Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median salary of $94,760.

How much can an experienced Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make?

Top-earning Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Enginess (90th percentile) make $92,360 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.