How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in St. Louis?
$65,640a year
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $31.56 an hour or $5,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.56
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 362
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,910Median: $65,640Highest 10%: $93,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| 25th | $56,200 | $27.02 | |
| Median | $65,640 | $31.56 | |
| 75th | $82,090 | $39.47 | |
| 90th | $93,870 | $45.13 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.
| Columbia, MO | $76,120 |
| Kansas City, MO | $63,850 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $61,820 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $61,670 |
| Joplin, MO | $60,910 |
| Springfield, MO | $60,100 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $58,840 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer | $104,000 |
| Control and Valve Installer and Repairer | $89,660 |
| Avionics Technician | $82,200 |
| Rigger | $81,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $80,410 |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $77,600 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $76,780 |
| Maintenance Worker | $71,840 |
| Millwright | $66,480 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $63,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $31.56 ($65,640 a year).
Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $65,640 against $65,510 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $63,390, so St. Louis pays 4% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?
137 of 362 metro areas with data.
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,870 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.