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How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in Rapid City?

$62,500a year

Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $30.05 an hour or $5,208 a month.

Hourly
$30.05
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
220 of 362
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,170Median: $62,500Highest 10%: $84,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,170$24.12
25th$58,990$28.36
Median$62,500$30.05
75th$75,960$36.52
90th$84,690$40.72

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.

Sioux City, IA$71,430
Sioux Falls, SD$66,730
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic salary in South Dakota Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Rapid City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,220
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$81,400
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$80,480
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,890
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,700
Heating$61,430
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$59,280
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,250
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$58,980
Installation$58,620
Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in Rapid City?

The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $30.05 ($62,500 a year).

Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in Rapid City than the national average?

No: $62,500 against $65,510 nationally, 5% less.

How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $66,730, so Rapid City pays 6% less.

Where does Rapid City rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?

220 of 362 metro areas with data.

How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make starting out in Rapid City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,690 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.