Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $66,530 +4% vs national
Median hourly $31.99
10th percentile $51,540
90th percentile $103,550
Employed locally 150
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,540
    25th
    $58,560
    50th (median)
    $66,530
    75th
    $80,070
    90th
    $103,550

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 92% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 8% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $74,660
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $65,070
    Gadsden, AL $49,660

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,440
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $84,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Rapid City, SD is $31.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Rapid City, SD is 4% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $51,540 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,560.