Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $71,420 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.34
10th percentile $44,800
90th percentile $91,870
Employed locally 2,820
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,800
    25th
    $57,710
    50th (median)
    $71,420
    75th
    $80,390
    90th
    $91,870

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 83% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 17% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $82,640
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $81,830
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $80,830
    Vallejo, CA $80,020

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Riverside, CA is $34.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Riverside, CA is 11.6% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $44,800 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,710.