Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $59,600 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.65
10th percentile $44,360
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 350
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,360
    25th
    $53,190
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $75,720
    90th
    $76,880

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 88% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 12% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490
    Vallejo, CA $80,020
    Nevada $78,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,970

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,070
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,070
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Roanoke, VA is $28.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $44,360 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,190.