Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $51,720 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.87
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 90
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $45,070
    50th (median)
    $51,720
    75th
    $63,260
    90th
    $73,840

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 95% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 5% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,910
    Albany, GA $67,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,780
    Sheboygan, WI $64,600
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,540
    Michigan $63,390

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,510
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$66,600
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$56,770
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$45,780
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$49,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Valdosta, GA is $24.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Valdosta, GA is 19.2% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,070.