Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Florida
The median pay for a mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines in Florida is $62,680/year ($30.13/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $63K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary by metro in Florida
21 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | $86K | +37% | 320 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $72K | +15% | 120 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $65K | +3% | 180 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $65K | +3% | 2,280 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $63K | +0% | 1,550 |
| Jacksonville | $63K | -0% | 950 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $62K | -0% | 450 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $62K | -1% | 300 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $62K | -1% | 50 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $61K | -2% | 540 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $61K | -3% | 220 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $60K | -4% | 1,330 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $60K | -4% | 90 |
| Gainesville | $60K | -4% | 110 |
| Tallahassee | $59K | -5% | 160 |
| Ocala | $59K | -6% | 150 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $58K | -7% | 130 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $57K | -9% | 40 |
| Punta Gorda | $57K | -9% | 30 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $54K | -14% | 110 |
| Homosassa Springs | $54K | -15% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make in Florida?
The median is $62,680 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,760, and experienced mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines can clear $82,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,367/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 38% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines salary is worth about $63,583 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.