Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $62,840 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $41,290
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 400
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,290
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $62,840
    75th
    $72,410
    90th
    $78,480

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 91% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 9% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,760
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $76,010
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $70,790
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,720
    Topeka, KS $63,090
    Jacksonville, FL $62,670

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81,500
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,660
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51,530
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Wichita, KS is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Wichita, KS is 1.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $41,290 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.