How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in Lafayette?
$73,830a year
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $35.50 an hour or $6,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.50
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 362
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,710Median: $73,830Highest 10%: $88,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $58,950 | $28.34 | |
| Median | $73,830 | $35.50 | |
| 75th | $73,830 | $35.50 | |
| 90th | $88,890 | $42.74 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.
| Chicago, IL | $74,090 |
| Elkhart, IN | $70,040 |
| South Bend, IN | $66,180 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $65,600 |
| Evansville, IN | $64,640 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,200 |
| Michigan City, IN | $62,770 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $62,750 |
| Louisville, KY | $62,450 |
| Bloomington, IN | $61,570 |
| Columbus, IN | $60,880 |
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How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $35.50 ($73,830 a year).
Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in Lafayette than the national average?
Yes: $73,830 against $65,510 nationally, 13% more.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $64,200, so Lafayette pays 15% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?
67 of 362 metro areas with data.
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,890 or more.
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.