Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $64,950 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.23
10th percentile $48,600
90th percentile $88,880
Employed locally 680
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,600
    25th
    $60,430
    50th (median)
    $64,950
    75th
    $78,130
    90th
    $88,880

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 77% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 23% 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
    California $78,060
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,520
    Columbia, MO $77,230
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,210
    Peoria, IL $76,110
    District of Columbia $74,800

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,630
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Des Moines, IA is $31.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $48,600 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,430.