Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $62,290 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $46,610
90th percentile $84,420
Employed locally 960
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,610
    25th
    $52,150
    50th (median)
    $62,290
    75th
    $74,220
    90th
    $84,420

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 64% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 36% 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
    Odessa, TX $68,660
    Texarkana, TX-AR $65,940
    Wichita Falls, TX $64,040
    Midland, TX $63,220
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,560

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Austin, TX is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Austin, TX is 2.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $46,610 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,150.