Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $73,880 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.52
10th percentile $47,180
90th percentile $96,830
Employed locally 1,120
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,180
    25th
    $60,960
    50th (median)
    $73,880
    75th
    $82,590
    90th
    $96,830

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 72% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 28% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in San Diego, CA is $35.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in San Diego, CA is 15.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $47,180 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,960.