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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,370
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.7% vs 2024
$69,510
Mean Salary
$71,370
Median Salary
$34.31
Hourly Rate
3,470 people work as Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois earn a median salary of $71,370 per year ($5,947/month).
This is 5.8% above the national average of $67,446.
Illinois ranks #15 out of 51 states for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay.
Approximately 3,470 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 5.7% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois range from $42,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $55,160 and $80,870.
Median $71,370
P10: $42,990P25: $55,160P75: $80,870P90: $94,290
10th
$42,990
25th
$55,160
Median
$71,370
75th
$80,870
90th
$94,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,990
$20.67
$3,582
25th Percentile
$55,160
$26.52
$4,596
Median (50th)
$71,370
$34.31
$5,947
75th Percentile
$80,870
$38.88
$6,739
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,290
$45.33
$7,857
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,510 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
Illinois ranks #15 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois is $71,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,510.
What is the salary range for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois?
Salaries for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois range from $42,990 at the 10th percentile to $94,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $55,160 and $80,870.
What is the starting salary for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois?
Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines positions in Illinois typically start around $42,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $55,160 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,470 people are employed as Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Illinois is approximately $34.31 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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