Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $72,800 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.00
10th percentile $52,950
90th percentile $95,770
Employed locally 200
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,950
    25th
    $60,960
    50th (median)
    $72,800
    75th
    $80,510
    90th
    $95,770

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 96% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 4% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $85,910
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,040
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,900
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,840
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,050
    Rockford, IL $78,110

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,490
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $66,240
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,250
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Salem, OR is $35.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Salem, OR is 13.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $52,950 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,960.