Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $65,120 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $73,300
Employed locally 100
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $65,120
    75th
    $68,960
    90th
    $73,300

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 117% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 17% above 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $79,900
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,840
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,050
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $78,050
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,040

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,480
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55,670
    Tire Repairers and Changers$30,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$48,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Las Cruces, NM is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Las Cruces, NM is 1.8% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.