Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $81,380 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.12
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $84,070
Employed locally 80
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $62,280
    50th (median)
    $81,380
    75th
    $84,070
    90th
    $84,070

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 109% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 9% above 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
    Billings, MT $82,650
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $78,830
    Rockford, IL $78,110
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,010
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,580
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,190

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $52,670
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $65,290
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Springfield, IL is $39.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Springfield, IL is 27.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,280.