Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $62,330 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $45,330
90th percentile $87,120
Employed locally 5,380
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,330
    25th
    $51,840
    50th (median)
    $62,330
    75th
    $76,540
    90th
    $87,120

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Odessa, TX $68,660
    Texarkana, TX-AR $65,940
    Wichita Falls, TX $64,040
    Midland, TX $63,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,290
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,560

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Houston, TX is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Houston, TX is 2.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $45,330 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,840.