Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $71,850 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.54
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $90,610
Employed locally 90
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $59,420
    50th (median)
    $71,850
    75th
    $78,020
    90th
    $90,610

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 105% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 5% above 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $82,640
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $81,830
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $80,830
    Vallejo, CA $80,020

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,680
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Chico, CA is $34.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Chico, CA is 12.3% above 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,420.