Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in Alabama
$64,140avg. a year
$30.84 an hour · 4,640 employed
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Alabama earn an average of $64,140 a year. That is $5,100 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $69,240. The best-paying metro area is Birmingham, AL at $67,650.
$63,850Median pay
$30.84Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#40Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
11,330 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$67,650
$32.52 an hour
2340 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$67,230
$32.32 an hour
3630 jobs
Mobile, AL
$66,490
$31.97 an hour
4190 jobs
Decatur, AL
$65,120
$31.31 an hour
5160 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$64,550
$31.03 an hour
6230 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$62,320
$29.96 an hour
7510 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$62,010
$29.81 an hour
8290 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$61,260
$29.45 an hour
9110 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$59,360
$28.54 an hour
1080 jobs
Dothan, AL
$59,270
$28.49 an hour
11240 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$58,090
$27.93 an hour
1260 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$56,440
$27.14 an hour
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
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Where Alabama mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,240 | $33.29 |
| Alabama | $64,140 | $30.84 |
| Florida | $64,090 | $30.81 |
| Tennessee | $63,020 | $30.30 |
| Georgia | $62,220 | $29.92 |
| Mississippi | $57,720 | $27.75 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51,020
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$54,120
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,500
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35,430
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54,110
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$53,610
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make in Alabama?
The average is $64,140 a year, and the median is $63,850. That is $5,100 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $69,240.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$30.84 an hour on average; the median is $30.70.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Birmingham, AL ($67,650), followed by Huntsville, AL ($67,230). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Auburn-Opelika, AL ($56,440).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #40 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3042. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.