Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Salary in 2026

    SOC: 49-3042.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $63,980
    per year
    Salary Range
    $45K – $92K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    180,270
    employed
    Job Growth
    +5.8%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanicss Make?

    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanicss earn a median annual salary of $63,980 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $45,450 at the 10th percentile to $92,360 at the 90th percentile — a range of $46,910. The highest-paying state is Rhode Island at $80,770.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$45,450
    25th percentile$53,500
    Median (50th)$63,980
    75th percentile$78,090
    90th percentile$92,360
    10th: $45,450Median: $63,98090th: $92,360
    Section 02

    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Rhode Islandtop$80,770
    Alaska$79,900
    Nevada$78,970
    Massachusetts$78,450
    Hawaii$78,060
    California$78,060
    North Dakota$76,450
    Connecticut$76,160
    Washington$75,820
    Minnesota$75,750
    New Jersey$75,350
    District of Columbia$74,800
    Wyoming$73,440
    Oregon$72,000
    Montana$71,440
    Colorado$68,590
    Maryland$68,520
    South Dakota$67,770
    Illinois$67,520
    New York$66,090
    Wisconsin$65,290
    Idaho$65,060
    Indiana$64,070
    Nebraska$63,910
    Utah$63,890
    Delaware$63,770
    Iowa$63,480
    Michigan$63,390
    Ohio$63,110
    Missouri$63,100
    Arizona$62,880
    Florida$62,680
    Pennsylvania$62,590
    Alabama$62,400
    Virginia$62,400
    New Hampshire$62,270
    North Carolina$62,200
    Kansas$61,680
    Vermont$61,580
    New Mexico$61,080
    Texas$60,920
    Maine$60,700
    Arkansas$60,410
    Georgia$59,670
    Tennessee$59,380
    Kentucky$59,240
    South Carolina$58,720
    Louisiana$58,360
    Mississippi$57,660
    Oklahoma$57,310
    West Virginia$52,880
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanicss

    Fairbanks-College, AK
    Highest paying
    $94,760
    top metro salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $92,270
    $-2,490 vs highest
    Port St. Lucie, FL
    $85,910
    $-8,850 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $85,290
    $-9,470 vs highest
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area
    $84,490
    $-10,270 vs highest
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
    $83,040
    $-11,720 vs highest
    Billings, MT
    $82,650
    $-12,110 vs highest
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
    $82,640
    $-12,120 vs highest
    Section 04

    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$45,450 – $53,500
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$63,980
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$78,090
    Senior (15+ yrs)$92,360+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanicss in Fairbanks-College, AK earn $94,760 — $30,780 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($78,090) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 49-3042.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.