How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in Lexington?
$61,040a year
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $29.35 an hour or $5,087 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.35
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 269 of 362
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,210Median: $61,040Highest 10%: $80,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,210 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $53,100 | $25.53 | |
| Median | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| 75th | $69,550 | $33.44 | |
| 90th | $80,280 | $38.60 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,200 |
| Louisville, KY | $62,450 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $60,780 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $58,960 |
| Clarksville, TN | $57,890 |
| Paducah, KY | $56,980 |
| Huntington, WV | $51,470 |
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How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $29.35 ($61,040 a year).
Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $61,040 against $65,510 nationally, 7% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $59,220, so Lexington pays 3% more.
Where does Lexington rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?
269 of 362 metro areas with data.
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,280 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.