Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $52,750 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.36
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $73,150
Employed locally 110
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $52,750
    75th
    $59,130
    90th
    $73,150

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 89% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 11% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $62,910
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,040
    Jackson, MS $59,990
    Williamsport, PA $56,690

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$37,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,990
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$69,040
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55,050
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$45,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Hattiesburg, MS is $25.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 17.6% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.