Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines earn a median $65,510 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$65,510
$31.50 per hour
Range
$46,820 – $94,460
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
176,600
across the U.S.
▲2.4%
Pay trend: The median for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines in the U.S. rose from $63,980 (May 2024) to $65,510 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines do
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 education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.7% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 15,000
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines is projected to grow 6.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 15,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$54,817
per year · effective tax rate 16.3%
$4,568Monthly
$2,284Twice a month
$2,108Every 2 weeks
$26.35Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,681
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,062
- Medicare (1.45%)$950
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$54,817
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,820 | $22.51 | $39,800 |
| 25th percentile | $56,970 | $27.39 | $47,955 |
| Median (50th) | $65,510 | $31.50 | $54,817 |
| 75th percentile | $79,270 | $38.11 | $64,596 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $94,460 | $45.41 | $75,283 |
Best cities for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $95,410 | $70,067 | $60,605 | 2,370 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $74,090 | $57,430 | $55,437 | 2,570 |
| 3 | Riverside, CA | $76,040 | $58,465 | $54,926 | 3,090 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $81,000 | $61,457 | $54,116 | 6,610 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $78,060 | $60,127 | $53,416 | 4,380 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $62,410 | $52,326 | $53,054 | 5,330 |
| 7 | Dallas, TX | $62,860 | $52,688 | $51,109 | 4,620 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $63,440 | $51,777 | $50,115 | 4,460 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $60,730 | $48,447 | $48,419 | 3,480 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $95,410
- Los Angeles, CA — $81,000
- New York, NY — $78,060
- Riverside, CA — $76,040
- Chicago, IL — $74,090
- Phoenix, AZ — $63,440
- Dallas, TX — $62,860
- Houston, TX — $62,410
- Atlanta, GA — $60,730
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $82,670 | +3.5% | $66,988 | $58,800 – $110,060 | 1,430 |
| Nevada | $79,860 | +1.1% | $65,012 | $59,560 – $97,970 | 2,870 |
| Minnesota | $79,370 | +4.8% | $60,793 | $54,450 – $98,690 | 2,890 |
| Hawaii | $79,170 | +1.4% | $60,039 | $55,640 – $102,110 | 530 |
| Washington | $78,620 | +3.7% | $64,139 | $53,250 – $110,130 | 3,900 |
| California | $78,550 | +0.6% | $59,993 | $47,880 – $129,310 | 20,080 |
| Connecticut | $78,190 | +2.7% | $61,111 | $54,420 – $98,540 | 1,080 |
| New Jersey | $78,180 | +3.8% | $61,040 | $52,040 – $99,680 | 3,520 |
| Massachusetts | $76,070 | −3.0% | $58,762 | $59,730 – $108,670 | 1,620 |
| North Dakota | $76,030 | −0.5% | $62,094 | $52,000 – $101,830 | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $74,740 | +3.8% | $55,699 | $55,420 – $96,070 | 2,650 |
| Wyoming | $73,200 | −0.3% | $60,326 | $46,890 – $104,320 | 1,420 |
| Montana | $72,560 | +1.6% | $57,137 | $57,550 – $91,120 | 1,330 |
| Colorado | $71,830 | +4.7% | $56,910 | $49,960 – $98,850 | 4,060 |
| Illinois | $71,370 | +5.7% | $55,651 | $42,990 – $94,290 | 3,470 |
| District of Columbia | $70,780 | −5.4% | $55,470 | $52,340 – $100,210 | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $68,570 | +10.1% | $57,069 | $49,030 – $92,590 | 660 |
| Maryland | $68,250 | −0.4% | $53,966 | $50,640 – $93,950 | 1,800 |
| Rhode Island | $68,130 | −15.6% | $54,821 | $51,920 – $96,170 | 260 |
| Delaware | $67,010 | +5.1% | $52,890 | $47,900 – $85,140 | 540 |
| South Dakota | $66,730 | −1.5% | $55,775 | $54,080 – $83,260 | 830 |
| Michigan | $66,680 | +5.2% | $53,156 | $49,320 – $90,500 | 3,860 |
| New York | $66,310 | +0.3% | $52,476 | $49,910 – $101,210 | 4,700 |
| Wisconsin | $65,450 | +0.2% | $52,670 | $48,660 – $89,260 | 2,090 |
| Nebraska | $65,150 | +1.9% | $52,443 | $42,290 – $97,030 | 1,490 |
| Arizona | $64,980 | +3.3% | $52,976 | $48,170 – $84,070 | 7,040 |
| Idaho | $64,830 | −0.4% | $51,943 | $46,610 – $99,330 | 1,220 |
| Iowa | $64,290 | +1.3% | $52,046 | $47,880 – $85,070 | 2,820 |
| Indiana | $64,200 | +0.2% | $51,900 | $47,390 – $98,200 | 3,130 |
| North Carolina | $64,080 | +3.0% | $51,620 | $47,140 – $87,660 | 5,100 |
| Vermont | $64,020 | +4.0% | $51,855 | $48,520 – $89,490 | 350 |
| Virginia | $63,950 | +2.5% | $50,701 | $45,540 – $82,940 | 4,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,870 | +2.0% | $51,539 | $48,000 – $81,820 | 6,870 |
| Alabama | $63,850 | +2.3% | $50,556 | $46,350 – $79,100 | 4,640 |
| New Mexico | $63,630 | +4.2% | $51,482 | $44,760 – $89,320 | 1,470 |
| Utah | $63,580 | −0.5% | $51,371 | $47,030 – $95,010 | 2,230 |
| Florida | $63,550 | +1.4% | $53,242 | $43,040 – $80,350 | 9,240 |
| Missouri | $63,390 | +0.5% | $51,072 | $45,930 – $88,380 | 3,370 |
| Ohio | $63,200 | +0.1% | $52,006 | $49,080 – $83,020 | 6,270 |
| Louisiana | $62,260 | +6.7% | $50,724 | $39,390 – $80,800 | 4,270 |
| Texas | $61,940 | +1.7% | $51,949 | $45,710 – $89,140 | 20,080 |
| Tennessee | $61,880 | +4.2% | $51,901 | $47,100 – $80,850 | 2,600 |
| Maine | $61,280 | +1.0% | $48,464 | $49,920 – $85,510 | 1,490 |
| Kansas | $60,890 | −1.3% | $48,507 | $45,880 – $80,750 | 1,690 |
| Georgia | $60,560 | +1.5% | $48,320 | $44,640 – $80,380 | 6,270 |
| Arkansas | $60,530 | +0.2% | $48,668 | $42,790 – $77,000 | 1,190 |
| Kentucky | $59,220 | −0.0% | $47,808 | $37,950 – $79,090 | 2,540 |
| South Carolina | $59,180 | +0.8% | $47,337 | $43,540 – $76,560 | 2,830 |
| Mississippi | $58,180 | +0.9% | $47,332 | $39,520 – $76,830 | 1,690 |
| Oklahoma | $58,130 | +1.4% | $46,817 | $37,950 – $79,670 | 2,800 |
| West Virginia | $56,810 | +7.4% | $46,004 | $39,330 – $80,490 | 2,110 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Repairer | $67,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician | $56,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician | $57,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technician | $52,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $79,870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $48,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic | $47,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make?
The national median salary for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines is $65,510 a year ($31.50 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,820 and the top 10% earn over $94,460. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $82,670. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines are there in the U.S.?
About 176,600 people work as mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines nationwide.