How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in Iowa?
$64,290a year
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in Iowa. That is $30.91 an hour or $5,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.91
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,880Median: $64,290Highest 10%: $85,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 25th | $57,250 | $27.52 | |
| Median | $64,290 | $30.91 | |
| 75th | $78,430 | $37.71 | |
| 90th | $85,070 | $40.90 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $71,430 |
| Davenport, IA | $68,210 |
| Omaha, NE | $66,600 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,570 |
| Des Moines, IA | $65,810 |
| Waterloo, IA | $65,380 |
| Ames, IA | $64,940 |
| Dubuque, IA | $64,040 |
| Iowa City, IA | $63,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.
| 25. Nebraska | $65,150 |
| 26. Arizona | $64,980 |
| 27. Idaho | $64,830 |
| 28. Iowa | $64,290 |
| 29. Indiana | $64,200 |
| 30. North Carolina | $64,080 |
| 31. Vermont | $64,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.91 ($64,290 a year).
Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $64,290 against $65,510 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?
Iowa ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $71,430 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.