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How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in Rockford?

$73,960a year

Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $35.56 an hour or $6,163 a month.

Hourly
$35.56
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
66 of 362
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,570Median: $73,960Highest 10%: $101,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,570$21.43
25th$60,720$29.19
Median$73,960$35.56
75th$83,600$40.19
90th$101,600$48.85

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.

Springfield, IL$83,990
Chicago, IL$74,090
Davenport, IA$68,210
St. Louis, MO$65,640
Peoria, IL$65,150
Cape Girardeau, MO$61,670
Paducah, KY$56,980
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic salary in Illinois Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$83,480
Heating$75,070
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$72,000
Millwright$66,560
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$62,460
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,020
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$57,780
Installation$57,200
Maintenance and Repair Worker$53,610
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$48,110
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $35.56 ($73,960 a year).

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

Yes: $73,960 against $65,510 nationally, 13% more.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $71,370, so Rockford pays 4% more.

Where does Rockford rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?

66 of 362 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,600 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.