Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in Washington
$80,370avg. a year
$38.64 an hour · 3,900 employed
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Washington earn an average of $80,370 a year. That is $11,130 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $69,240. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $85,600.
$78,620Median pay
$38.64Average hourly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#3Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
11,930 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$85,600
$41.15 an hour
260 jobs
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
$82,700
$39.76 an hour
3120 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$82,560
$39.69 an hour
4110 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$81,190
$39.03 an hour
5160 jobs
Longview-Kelso, WA
$79,690
$38.31 an hour
6100 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$79,310
$38.13 an hour
71,260 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$78,350
$37.67 an hour
8190 jobs
Kennewick-Richland, WA
$75,360
$36.23 an hour
9330 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$74,130
$35.64 an hour
1050 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$68,910
$33.13 an hour
11100 jobs
Yakima, WA
$67,170
$32.29 an hour
1250 jobs
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
$66,350
$31.90 an hour
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
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Where Washington mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,240 | $33.29 |
| Washington | $80,370 | $38.64 |
| Oregon | $74,130 | $35.64 |
| Idaho | $70,170 | $33.73 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62,460
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$78,790
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$94,040
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45,980
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$84,770
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$63,580
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make in Washington?
The average is $80,370 a year, and the median is $78,620. That is $11,130 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $69,240.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$38.64 an hour on average; the median is $37.80.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($85,600), followed by Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($82,700). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA ($66,350).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #3 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.