How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in California?
$78,550a year
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in California. That is $37.76 an hour or $6,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.76
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,880Median: $78,550Highest 10%: $129,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 25th | $63,830 | $30.69 | |
| Median | $78,550 | $37.76 | |
| 75th | $94,620 | $45.49 | |
| 90th | $129,300 | $62.17 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $95,980 |
| San Francisco, CA | $95,410 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $81,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $80,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,830 |
| Salinas, CA | $79,160 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $78,960 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $77,560 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,510 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,040 |
| Modesto, CA | $75,890 |
| Napa, CA | $75,620 |
| Hanford, CA | $75,310 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $75,270 |
| Yuba City, CA | $74,580 |
| Stockton, CA | $74,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $73,370 |
| Chico, CA | $72,390 |
| Oxnard, CA | $72,180 |
| Redding, CA | $72,040 |
| El Centro, CA | $70,710 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $66,150 |
| Merced, CA | $64,490 |
| Visalia, CA | $61,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.
| 3. Minnesota | $79,370 |
| 4. Hawaii | $79,170 |
| 5. Washington | $78,620 |
| 6. California | $78,550 |
| 7. Connecticut | $78,190 |
| 8. New Jersey | $78,180 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $76,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $37.76 ($78,550 a year).
Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $78,550 against $65,510 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?
California ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $95,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.