How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in Tennessee?
$61,880a year
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in Tennessee. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,100Median: $61,880Highest 10%: $80,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| 25th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $74,020 | $35.59 | |
| 90th | $80,850 | $38.87 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $65,030 |
| Memphis, TN | $62,670 |
| Jackson, TN | $61,830 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $61,680 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,500 |
| Kingsport, TN | $61,100 |
| Cleveland, TN | $58,770 |
| Johnson City, TN | $58,020 |
| Clarksville, TN | $57,890 |
| Morristown, TN | $57,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.
| 39. Ohio | $63,200 |
| 40. Louisiana | $62,260 |
| 41. Texas | $61,940 |
| 42. Tennessee | $61,880 |
| 43. Maine | $61,280 |
| 44. Kansas | $60,890 |
| 45. Georgia | $60,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.75 ($61,880 a year).
Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $61,880 against $65,510 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $65,030 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.