How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in North Carolina?
$64,080a year
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in North Carolina. That is $30.81 an hour or $5,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.81
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,140Median: $64,080Highest 10%: $87,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $55,940 | $26.89 | |
| Median | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 75th | $76,410 | $36.74 | |
| 90th | $87,660 | $42.14 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $76,430 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $68,700 |
| Wilmington, NC | $68,700 |
| Burlington, NC | $66,860 |
| Raleigh, NC | $66,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $66,420 |
| Greenville, NC | $65,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $64,260 |
| Asheville, NC | $64,200 |
| Hickory, NC | $63,040 |
| Greensboro, NC | $62,240 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $61,240 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $60,570 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $60,200 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $52,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.
| 27. Idaho | $64,830 |
| 28. Iowa | $64,290 |
| 29. Indiana | $64,200 |
| 30. North Carolina | $64,080 |
| 31. Vermont | $64,020 |
| 32. Virginia | $63,950 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $63,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $30.81 ($64,080 a year).
Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $64,080 against $65,510 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?
North Carolina ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $76,430 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.