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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $85,290 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.00
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $122,100
Employed locally 440
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $69,160
    50th (median)
    $85,290
    75th
    $106,830
    90th
    $122,100

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 54% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 46% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,040

    Nearby metros — Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,270
    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
    California $78,060

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in San Jose, CA is $41.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in San Jose, CA is 33.3% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,160.