Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $59,690 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $39,960
90th percentile $80,560
Employed locally 330
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,960
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $59,690
    75th
    $70,480
    90th
    $80,560

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 88% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,270
    Kokomo, IN $87,860
    Port St. Lucie, FL $85,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490

    Nearby metros — Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $79,900
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,840
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,050
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $78,050
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,040

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,990
    Tire Repairers and Changers $31,350
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $53,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Albuquerque, NM is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.23 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salaries?

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Albuquerque, NM is 6.7% below the national median of $63,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $39,960 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.