Salary comparison

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines vs. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: Salary Comparison (2026)

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Enginess earn a median salary of $63,980/year, while Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanicss earn $49,670/year - a difference of $14,310. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Enginess earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Median salary

$63,980

$49,670

Hourly rate

$30.76/hr

$23.88/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$45,450

$33,660

Senior level (90th %)

$92,360

$80,850

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

180,270

688,840

Job growth (10-year)

N/A