Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Washington: $83,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Washington

$83,000 / year

≈ $6,900 per month · $39.90 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Washington · median $81,500

25th percentile
$67,000Average
$83,00075th percentile
$100,000

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 within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.

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

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay by experience level

Entry level$48,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$59,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$68,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$82,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$98,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+5.8%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

16,500

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary by industry

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

48,750 workers

$73,500

Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

46,810 workers

$74,000

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

20,790 workers

$70,000

Rental and Leasing Services

20,750 workers

$66,000

Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only)

20,620 workers

$66,000

Specialty Trade Contractors

19,860 workers

$70,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

15,280 workers

$71,000

Other Specialty Trade Contractors

14,780 workers

$70,000

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

9,730 workers

$69,000

Repair and Maintenance

9,330 workers

$70,500

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 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

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Wind Turbine Service Technician$71,500

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Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,000

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

Careers related to Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,000

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66,500

Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,000

Rail Car Repairer$73,000

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$60,000

Millwright$72,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

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 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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