Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $49,660 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $69,750
Employed locally 30
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $40,460
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $58,090
    90th
    $69,750

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 94% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 6% 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
    Alaska $79,900
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $79,900
    California $78,060

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,030
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $51,660
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $40,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $61,210
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $45,630
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Gadsden, AL is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Gadsden, AL is 22.4% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,460.