Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Salary by State
Also called: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
The national median pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics is $65,510 a year. By state, it ranges from $56,810 in West Virginia to $82,670 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,820
- 25th percentile
- $56,970
- Median
- $65,510
- 75th percentile
- $79,270
- Top 10%
- $94,460
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 176,600 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $82,670 | +26% | $58,800 | $110,060 | 1,430 |
| 2 | Nevada | $79,860 | +22% | $59,560 | $97,970 | 2,870 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $79,370 | +21% | $54,450 | $98,690 | 2,890 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $79,170 | +21% | $55,640 | $102,110 | 530 |
| 5 | Washington | $78,620 | +20% | $53,250 | $110,130 | 3,900 |
| 6 | California | $78,550 | +20% | $47,880 | $129,310 | 20,080 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $78,190 | +19% | $54,420 | $98,540 | 1,080 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $78,180 | +19% | $52,040 | $99,680 | 3,520 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $76,070 | +16% | $59,730 | $108,670 | 1,620 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $76,030 | +16% | $52,000 | $101,830 | 1,720 |
| 11 | Oregon | $74,740 | +14% | $55,420 | $96,070 | 2,650 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $73,200 | +12% | $46,890 | $104,320 | 1,420 |
| 13 | Montana | $72,560 | +11% | $57,550 | $91,120 | 1,330 |
| 14 | Colorado | $71,830 | +10% | $49,960 | $98,850 | 4,060 |
| 15 | Illinois | $71,370 | +9% | $42,990 | $94,290 | 3,470 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $70,780 | +8% | $52,340 | $100,210 | 130 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $68,570 | +5% | $49,030 | $92,590 | 660 |
| 18 | Maryland | $68,250 | +4% | $50,640 | $93,950 | 1,800 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $68,130 | +4% | $51,920 | $96,170 | 260 |
| 20 | Delaware | $67,010 | +2% | $47,900 | $85,140 | 540 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $66,730 | +2% | $54,080 | $83,260 | 830 |
| 22 | Michigan | $66,680 | +2% | $49,320 | $90,500 | 3,860 |
| 23 | New York | $66,310 | +1% | $49,910 | $101,210 | 4,700 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $65,450 | 0% | $48,660 | $89,260 | 2,090 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $65,150 | −1% | $42,290 | $97,030 | 1,490 |
| 26 | Arizona | $64,980 | −1% | $48,170 | $84,070 | 7,040 |
| 27 | Idaho | $64,830 | −1% | $46,610 | $99,330 | 1,220 |
| 28 | Iowa | $64,290 | −2% | $47,880 | $85,070 | 2,820 |
| 29 | Indiana | $64,200 | −2% | $47,390 | $98,200 | 3,130 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $64,080 | −2% | $47,140 | $87,660 | 5,100 |
| 31 | Vermont | $64,020 | −2% | $48,520 | $89,490 | 350 |
| 32 | Virginia | $63,950 | −2% | $45,540 | $82,940 | 4,340 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $63,870 | −3% | $48,000 | $81,820 | 6,870 |
| 34 | Alabama | $63,850 | −3% | $46,350 | $79,100 | 4,640 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $63,630 | −3% | $44,760 | $89,320 | 1,470 |
| 36 | Utah | $63,580 | −3% | $47,030 | $95,010 | 2,230 |
| 37 | Florida | $63,550 | −3% | $43,040 | $80,350 | 9,240 |
| 38 | Missouri | $63,390 | −3% | $45,930 | $88,380 | 3,370 |
| 39 | Ohio | $63,200 | −4% | $49,080 | $83,020 | 6,270 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $62,260 | −5% | $39,390 | $80,800 | 4,270 |
| 41 | Texas | $61,940 | −5% | $45,710 | $89,140 | 20,080 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $61,880 | −6% | $47,100 | $80,850 | 2,600 |
| 43 | Maine | $61,280 | −6% | $49,920 | $85,510 | 1,490 |
| 44 | Kansas | $60,890 | −7% | $45,880 | $80,750 | 1,690 |
| 45 | Georgia | $60,560 | −8% | $44,640 | $80,380 | 6,270 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $60,530 | −8% | $42,790 | $77,000 | 1,190 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $59,220 | −10% | $37,950 | $79,090 | 2,540 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $59,180 | −10% | $43,540 | $76,560 | 2,830 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $58,180 | −11% | $39,520 | $76,830 | 1,690 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $58,130 | −11% | $37,950 | $79,670 | 2,800 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $56,810 | −13% | $39,330 | $80,490 | 2,110 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics salary questions
Which state pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics the most?
Alaska, with a median of $82,670 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $65,510). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $56,810 a year (−13% vs. national).
Where do most mobile heavy equipment mechanics work?
California has the most jobs, about 20,080, with a median of $78,550.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.