Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,820 | $22.51 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,510 | $31.50 |
| Mean (average) | $69,240 | $33.29 |
| 90th percentile | $94,460 | $45.41 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 53 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $63,850 | $46,350 | $79,100 | 4,640 | 1.93 |
| Alaska | $82,670 | $58,800 | $110,060 | 1,430 | 3.86 |
| Arizona | $64,980 | $48,170 | $84,070 | 7,040 | 1.91 |
| Arkansas | $60,530 | $42,790 | $77,000 | 1,190 | 0.8 |
| California | $78,550 | $47,880 | $129,310 | 20,080 | 0.97 |
| Colorado | $71,830 | $49,960 | $98,850 | 4,060 | 1.24 |
| Connecticut | $78,190 | $54,420 | $98,540 | 1,080 | 0.56 |
| Delaware | $67,010 | $47,900 | $85,140 | 540 | 0.98 |
| District of Columbia | $70,780 | $52,340 | $100,210 | 130 | 0.17 |
| Florida | $63,550 | $43,040 | $80,350 | 9,240 | 0.82 |
| Georgia | $60,560 | $44,640 | $80,380 | 6,270 | 1.13 |
| Guam | $45,280 | $32,100 | $64,650 | 280 | 3.67 |
| Hawaii | $79,170 | $55,640 | $102,110 | 530 | 0.74 |
| Idaho | $64,830 | $46,610 | $99,330 | 1,220 | 1.25 |
| Illinois | $71,370 | $42,990 | $94,290 | 3,470 | 0.5 |
| Indiana | $64,200 | $47,390 | $98,200 | 3,130 | 0.86 |
| Iowa | $64,290 | $47,880 | $85,070 | 2,820 | 1.59 |
| Kansas | $60,890 | $45,880 | $80,750 | 1,690 | 1.04 |
| Kentucky | $59,220 | $37,950 | $79,090 | 2,540 | 1.12 |
| Louisiana | $62,260 | $39,390 | $80,800 | 4,270 | 1.94 |
| Maine | $61,280 | $49,920 | $85,510 | 1,490 | 2.05 |
| Maryland | $68,250 | $50,640 | $93,950 | 1,800 | 0.57 |
| Massachusetts | $76,070 | $59,730 | $108,670 | 1,620 | 0.39 |
| Michigan | $66,680 | $49,320 | $90,500 | 3,860 | 0.77 |
| Minnesota | $79,370 | $54,450 | $98,690 | 2,890 | 0.86 |
| Mississippi | $58,180 | $39,520 | $76,830 | 1,690 | 1.28 |
| Missouri | $63,390 | $45,930 | $88,380 | 3,370 | 1.01 |
| Montana | $72,560 | $57,550 | $91,120 | 1,330 | 2.3 |
| Nebraska | $65,150 | $42,290 | $97,030 | 1,490 | 1.28 |
| Nevada | $79,860 | $59,560 | $97,970 | 2,870 | 1.63 |
| New Hampshire | $68,570 | $49,030 | $92,590 | 660 | 0.85 |
| New Jersey | $78,180 | $52,040 | $99,680 | 3,520 | 0.72 |
| New Mexico | $63,630 | $44,760 | $89,320 | 1,470 | 1.49 |
| New York | $66,310 | $49,910 | $101,210 | 4,700 | 0.43 |
| North Carolina | $64,080 | $47,140 | $87,660 | 5,100 | 0.91 |
| North Dakota | $76,030 | $52,000 | $101,830 | 1,720 | 3.54 |
| Ohio | $63,200 | $49,080 | $83,020 | 6,270 | 0.99 |
| Oklahoma | $58,130 | $37,950 | $79,670 | 2,800 | 1.44 |
| Oregon | $74,740 | $55,420 | $96,070 | 2,650 | 1.19 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,870 | $48,000 | $81,820 | 6,870 | 1 |
| Puerto Rico | $43,510 | $24,860 | $66,610 | 240 | 0.22 |
| Rhode Island | $68,130 | $51,920 | $96,170 | 260 | 0.46 |
| South Carolina | $59,180 | $43,540 | $76,560 | 2,830 | 1.08 |
| South Dakota | $66,730 | $54,080 | $83,260 | 830 | 1.61 |
| Tennessee | $61,880 | $47,100 | $80,850 | 2,600 | 0.7 |
| Texas | $61,940 | $45,710 | $89,140 | 20,080 | 1.26 |
| Utah | $63,580 | $47,030 | $95,010 | 2,230 | 1.13 |
| Vermont | $64,020 | $48,520 | $89,490 | 350 | 1 |
| Virginia | $63,950 | $45,540 | $82,940 | 4,340 | 0.93 |
| Washington | $78,620 | $53,250 | $110,130 | 3,900 | 0.97 |
| West Virginia | $56,810 | $39,330 | $80,490 | 2,110 | 2.65 |
| Wisconsin | $65,450 | $48,660 | $89,260 | 2,090 | 0.63 |
| Wyoming | $73,200 | $46,890 | $104,320 | 1,420 | 4.44 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
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Job outlook for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 15,000. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.8%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician CIP 01.0205
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician CIP 47.0302
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
- Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
- Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
- Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Database software
- Fleet management software
- Maintenance management software
- Recordkeeping software
Transferable skills for career changers: Troubleshooting, Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Equipment Selection.
Common job titles: Construction Equipment Mechanic, Equipment Mechanic, Equipment Technician, Field Mechanic, Field Service Technician, Field Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Technician, Mechanic, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make?
The national median annual wage for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines was $65,510 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $46,820 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $94,460. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and long-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines a growing career?
BLS projects employment of mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines to change +6.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 15,000 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Alaska ($82,670), Nevada ($79,860), Minnesota ($79,370). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.