Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in South Dakota: $72,000 Average

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Average base salary, South Dakota

$72,000 / year

≈ $6,000 per month · $34.62 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for South Dakota · median $69,000

25th percentile
$63,000Average
$72,00075th percentile
$82,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary by state

Alabama$66,500

Alaska$89,000

Arizona$70,500

Arkansas$61,000

California$85,000

Colorado$75,500

Connecticut$81,500

Delaware$70,500

District of Columbia$74,000

Florida$66,500

Georgia$64,500

Hawaii$82,500

Idaho$72,500

Illinois$72,000

Indiana$72,000

Iowa$69,000

Kansas$65,000

Kentucky$61,500

Louisiana$64,500

Maine$67,000

Maryland$73,500

Massachusetts$83,000

Michigan$71,000

Minnesota$79,500

Mississippi$59,500

Missouri$68,500

Montana$76,000

Nebraska$71,000

Nevada$83,000

New Hampshire$72,000

New Jersey$80,500

New Mexico$68,000

New York$74,500

North Carolina$68,500

North Dakota$78,500

Ohio$68,500

Oklahoma$61,000

Oregon$76,500

Pennsylvania$68,000

Rhode Island$75,000

South Carolina$61,000

South Dakota$72,000

Tennessee$65,000

Texas$67,500

Utah$69,000

Vermont$71,000

Virginia$68,000

Washington$83,000

West Virginia$59,500

Wisconsin$71,000

Wyoming$76,000

About this role

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines is a professional role in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family, focused on Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Enginess do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

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.

Top skills: Troubleshooting Repairing Equipment Maintenance Operations Monitoring Operation and Control Quality Control Analysis

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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary by industry

Wholesale Trade

49,650 workers

$73,500

Construction

44,220 workers

$69,500

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

20,750 workers

$66,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

15,280 workers

$71,000

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

10,300 workers

$75,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

9,350 workers

$70,500

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

8,290 workers

$88,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

7,550 workers

$70,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pays 8% above the average across 51 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$72,500

Rail Car Repairer$73,000

Watch and Clock Repairers$73,500

Rigger$69,000

Medical Equipment Repairer$68,000

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67,000

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$76,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make?

The average base salary for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in the United States is $71,500 per year, or about $34.38 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $59,000 and $82,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 51 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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