Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$78,060
$37.53/hr
Salary Range
$48,900 – $127,410
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
21,170
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$68,958
real purchasing power
22% above the national median ($63,980)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$48,900 (entry)$78,060 (median)$127,410 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$9,770 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $92,270 | 2,520 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $85,290 | 440 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $82,640 | 7,900 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $80,830 | 140 |
| Vallejo | $80,020 | 330 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $78,010 | 70 |
| Yuba City | $77,800 | 130 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $77,520 | 190 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $75,670 | 160 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $75,300 | 1,110 |
| Salinas | $75,190 | 240 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $73,880 | 1,120 |
| Napa | $73,600 | 50 |
| Redding | $73,170 | 150 |
| Modesto | $72,900 | 220 |
| Chico | $71,850 | 90 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $71,720 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $71,420 | 2,820 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $71,340 | 510 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $70,790 | 390 |
| Fresno | $69,640 | 780 |
| El Centro | $68,860 | 110 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $67,140 | 620 |
| Visalia | $64,210 | 180 |
| Merced | $56,870 | 90 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.