Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except enginess across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $69,240 ≈ $33/hr
National median salary $65,510
Total employment 176,600 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +5.8%
Faster than average
Annual openings 16,500 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 188,700 → 199,600 (+10,900)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$85,890
- California$82,320
- Washington$80,370
- Nevada$80,220
- Massachusetts$80,190
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$57,490
- Mississippi$57,720
- Arkansas$58,960
- South Carolina$58,970
- Oklahoma$59,170
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $85,890 | $82,670 | $41 | +24% | 1,430 |
| 2 | California | $82,320 | $78,550 | $40 | +18.9% | 20,080 |
| 3 | Washington | $80,370 | $78,620 | $39 | +16.1% | 3,900 |
| 4 | Nevada | $80,220 | $79,860 | $39 | +15.9% | 2,870 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $80,190 | $76,070 | $39 | +15.8% | 1,620 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $79,780 | $79,170 | $38 | +15.2% | 530 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $78,590 | $78,190 | $38 | +13.5% | 1,080 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $77,770 | $78,180 | $37 | +12.3% | 3,520 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $76,880 | $79,370 | $37 | +11% | 2,890 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $75,710 | $76,030 | $36 | +9.3% | 1,720 |
| 11 | Oregon | $74,130 | $74,740 | $36 | +7.1% | 2,650 |
| 12 | Montana | $73,230 | $72,560 | $35 | +5.8% | 1,330 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $73,200 | $73,200 | $35 | +5.7% | 1,420 |
| 14 | Colorado | $72,980 | $71,830 | $35 | +5.4% | 4,060 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $72,700 | $68,130 | $35 | +5% | 260 |
| 16 | New York | $71,860 | $66,310 | $35 | +3.8% | 4,700 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $71,660 | $70,780 | $34 | +3.5% | 130 |
| 18 | Maryland | $70,860 | $68,250 | $34 | +2.3% | 1,800 |
| 19 | Idaho | $70,170 | $64,830 | $34 | +1.3% | 1,220 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $69,620 | $68,570 | $33 | +0.5% | 660 |
| 21 | Indiana | $69,550 | $64,200 | $33 | +0.4% | 3,130 |
| 22 | Illinois | $69,510 | $71,370 | $33 | +0.4% | 3,470 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $69,470 | $66,730 | $33 | +0.3% | 830 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $68,700 | $65,450 | $33 | -0.8% | 2,090 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $68,460 | $65,150 | $33 | -1.1% | 1,490 |
| 26 | Vermont | $68,460 | $64,020 | $33 | -1.1% | 350 |
| 27 | Michigan | $68,380 | $66,680 | $33 | -1.2% | 3,860 |
| 28 | Arizona | $68,320 | $64,980 | $33 | -1.3% | 7,040 |
| 29 | Delaware | $68,210 | $67,010 | $33 | -1.5% | 540 |
| 30 | Utah | $66,750 | $63,580 | $32 | -3.6% | 2,230 |
| 31 | Iowa | $66,530 | $64,290 | $32 | -3.9% | 2,820 |
| 32 | Ohio | $66,160 | $63,200 | $32 | -4.4% | 6,270 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $66,150 | $64,080 | $32 | -4.5% | 5,100 |
| 34 | Missouri | $65,970 | $63,390 | $32 | -4.7% | 3,370 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $65,610 | $63,870 | $32 | -5.2% | 6,870 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $65,540 | $63,630 | $32 | -5.3% | 1,470 |
| 37 | Virginia | $65,460 | $63,950 | $31 | -5.5% | 4,340 |
| 38 | Texas | $65,140 | $61,940 | $31 | -5.9% | 20,080 |
| 39 | Maine | $64,940 | $61,280 | $31 | -6.2% | 1,490 |
| 40 | Alabama | $64,140 | $63,850 | $31 | -7.4% | 4,640 |
| 41 | Florida | $64,090 | $63,550 | $31 | -7.4% | 9,240 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $63,020 | $61,880 | $30 | -9% | 2,600 |
| 43 | Kansas | $62,890 | $60,890 | $30 | -9.2% | 1,690 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $62,460 | $62,260 | $30 | -9.8% | 4,270 |
| 45 | Georgia | $62,220 | $60,560 | $30 | -10.1% | 6,270 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $59,450 | $59,220 | $29 | -14.1% | 2,540 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $59,170 | $58,130 | $28 | -14.5% | 2,800 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $58,970 | $59,180 | $28 | -14.8% | 2,830 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $58,960 | $60,530 | $28 | -14.8% | 1,190 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $57,720 | $58,180 | $28 | -16.6% | 1,690 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $57,490 | $56,810 | $28 | -17% | 2,110 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 492 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $104,000 | $96,250 | 260 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $95,980 | $92,290 | 510 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $95,410 | $96,370 | 2,370 |
| 4 | Kokomo, IN | $90,040 | $80,110 | 40 |
| 5 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $86,070 | $83,840 | 1,320 |
| 6 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $85,300 | $82,560 | 120 |
| 7 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $84,310 | $80,300 | 270 |
| 8 | Springfield, IL | $83,990 | $76,230 | 70 |
| 9 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $82,510 | $81,360 | 220 |
| 10 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $82,340 | $79,690 | 160 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except enginess (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Support Activities for Water Transportation | $129,310 | $113,100 | 3,620 |
| 2 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $117,580 | $114,230 | 160 |
| 3 | Support Activities for Transportation | $101,870 | $100,570 | 4,820 |
| 4 | Pipeline Transportation | $96,860 | $88,330 | 210 |
| 5 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $96,860 | $89,530 | 160 |
| 6 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $96,820 | $93,350 | 270 |
| 7 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $96,350 | $93,490 | 650 |
| 8 | Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $95,170 | $88,310 | — |
| 9 | Chemical Manufacturing | $94,260 | $87,460 | 200 |
| 10 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $94,260 | $87,460 | 200 |
| 11 | Utilities | $92,480 | $90,280 | 750 |
| 12 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $92,480 | $90,280 | 750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make in the U.S.?
The median mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines salary in the United States is $65,510 per year (mean $69,240), and about 80% earn between $46,820 and $94,460.
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make per hour?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $69,240 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines at $85,890 per year (median $82,670).
What is the job outlook for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines?
Employment is projected to change +5.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 16,500 openings per year.