Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Texas
The median pay for a mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines in Texas is $60,920/year ($29.29/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $61K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary by metro in Texas
24 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | $69K | +13% | 520 |
| Texarkana | $66K | +8% | 400 |
| Midland | $63K | +4% | 640 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $62K | +2% | 5,380 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62K | +2% | 960 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $62K | +1% | 4,320 |
| Corpus Christi | $61K | +1% | 560 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $61K | +1% | 360 |
| Amarillo | $61K | +0% | 180 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $61K | +0% | 1,470 |
| Longview | $61K | -1% | 460 |
| Abilene | $61K | -1% | 150 |
| Tyler | $60K | -1% | 80 |
| College Station-Bryan | $59K | -4% | 130 |
| San Angelo | $58K | -5% | 70 |
| Sherman-Denison | $57K | -6% | 50 |
| Lubbock | $55K | -9% | 240 |
| Waco | $55K | -10% | 250 |
| El Paso | $53K | -13% | 400 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $52K | -15% | 180 |
| Laredo | $51K | -17% | 70 |
| Victoria | $49K | -19% | 150 |
| Killeen-Temple | $49K | -20% | 170 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $48K | -21% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make in Texas?
The median is $60,920 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,830, and experienced mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines can clear $82,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,249/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 33.3% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $66,587 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.