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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $48,730 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $41,960
90th percentile $64,870
Employed locally 170
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,960
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $48,730
    75th
    $60,360
    90th
    $64,870

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 73% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 27% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,290

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $60,520
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,840
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $53,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Killeen, TX is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Killeen, TX is 23.8% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $41,960 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.