Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in Pennsylvania
$65,610avg. a year
$31.54 an hour · 6,870 employed
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Pennsylvania earn an average of $65,610 a year. That is $3,630 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $69,240. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $70,400.
$63,870Median pay
$31.54Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#35Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
12,290 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$70,400
$33.85 an hour
2320 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$67,460
$32.44 an hour
3100 jobs
State College, PA
$66,430
$31.94 an hour
4280 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$66,240
$31.84 an hour
5310 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$65,810
$31.64 an hour
640 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$65,510
$31.50 an hour
7190 jobs
Reading, PA
$65,370
$31.43 an hour
81,560 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$64,900
$31.20 an hour
9680 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$64,410
$30.97 an hour
10280 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$63,790
$30.67 an hour
11380 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$63,070
$30.32 an hour
1290 jobs
Erie, PA
$62,640
$30.11 an hour
1360 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$61,320
$29.48 an hour
1490 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$60,630
$29.15 an hour
1580 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$58,340
$28.05 an hour
1650 jobs
Altoona, PA
$58,200
$27.98 an hour
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
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Where Pennsylvania mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,240 | $33.29 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,610 | $31.54 |
| New Jersey | $77,770 | $37.39 |
| New York | $71,860 | $34.55 |
| Maryland | $70,860 | $34.07 |
| Delaware | $68,210 | $32.79 |
| Ohio | $66,160 | $31.81 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54,340
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,680
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,360
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,080
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39,680
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$51,900
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $65,610 a year, and the median is $63,870. That is $3,630 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $69,240.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$31.54 an hour on average; the median is $30.71.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($70,400), followed by Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($67,460). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Altoona, PA ($58,200).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #35 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3042. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.