Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$65,510/yr
Typical range
$56,970 – $79,270
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines does
You repair construction equipment like bulldozers, excavators, and cranes, focusing on hydraulic systems, transmissions, and structural components. You diagnose problems and perform both routine and emergency repairs in field locations.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — $50,620/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics — $64,520/yr
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $61,010/yr
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