Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $64,100 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.82
10th percentile $51,990
90th percentile $83,820
Employed locally 70
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,990
    25th
    $56,160
    50th (median)
    $64,100
    75th
    $76,750
    90th
    $83,820

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 86% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 14% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,700
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,320
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Iowa City, IA is $30.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Iowa City, IA is 0.2% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $51,990 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,160.