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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,550
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.6% vs 2024
$82,320
Mean Salary
$78,550
Median Salary
$37.76
Hourly Rate
20,080 people work as Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California earn a median salary of $78,550 per year ($6,545/month).
This is 16.5% above the national average of $67,446.
California ranks #6 out of 51 states for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay.
Approximately 20,080 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
Top Skills
Troubleshooting
4.12
Repairing
4.12
Equipment Maintenance
4.0
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.76
Customer and Personal Service
3.29
Mathematics
3.27
Computers and Electronics
3.06
Public Safety and Security
3.01
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(54.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California
Salaries for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California range from $47,880 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $129,310 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $63,830 and $94,620.
Median $78,550
P10: $47,880P25: $63,830P75: $94,620P90: $129,310
10th
$47,880
25th
$63,830
Median
$78,550
75th
$94,620
90th
$129,310
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,880
$23.02
$3,990
25th Percentile
$63,830
$30.69
$5,319
Median (50th)
$78,550
$37.76
$6,545
75th Percentile
$94,620
$45.49
$7,885
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$129,310
$62.17
$10,775
Note: The mean (average) salary of $82,320 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
California ranks #6 of 51 states
$67,446
National avg. for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
How much do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make in California?
The median annual salary for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California is $78,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $82,320.
What is the salary range for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California?
Salaries for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California range from $47,880 at the 10th percentile to $129,310 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $63,830 and $94,620.
What is the starting salary for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California?
Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines positions in California typically start around $47,880 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $63,830 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 20,080 people are employed as Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in California is approximately $37.76 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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