Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $54,630 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.26
10th percentile $41,550
90th percentile $70,460
Employed locally 50
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,550
    25th
    $47,740
    50th (median)
    $54,630
    75th
    $63,650
    90th
    $70,460

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 87% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 13% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,910
    Albany, GA $67,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,780
    Sheboygan, WI $64,600
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,540
    Michigan $63,390

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$61,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,180
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$28,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$50,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Athens, GA is $26.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Athens, GA is 14.6% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $41,550 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,740.