Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $56,110 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.98
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $103,800
Employed locally 80
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $56,110
    75th
    $73,210
    90th
    $103,800

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490
    Vallejo, CA $80,020
    Nevada $78,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,970

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,230
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,100
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,930
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,970
    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $49,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Blacksburg, VA is $26.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Blacksburg, VA is 12.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.