Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in North Carolina
$66,150avg. a year
$31.80 an hour · 5,100 employed
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in North Carolina earn an average of $66,150 a year. That is $3,090 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $69,240. The best-paying metro area is Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $70,040.
$64,080Median pay
$31.80Average hourly
+29%Avg. pay since 2020
#33Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
190 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$70,040
$33.67 an hour
21,020 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$69,040
$33.19 an hour
31,780 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$68,900
$33.13 an hour
4250 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$68,730
$33.04 an hour
5130 jobs
Asheville, NC
$66,230
$31.84 an hour
6510 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$65,020
$31.26 an hour
7950 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$64,900
$31.20 an hour
8100 jobs
Greenville, NC
$64,770
$31.14 an hour
950 jobs
Jacksonville, NC
$64,240
$30.89 an hour
10120 jobs
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
$64,000
$30.77 an hour
11100 jobs
Burlington, NC
$63,840
$30.69 an hour
12160 jobs
Fayetteville, NC
$62,580
$30.09 an hour
13170 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$61,680
$29.66 an hour
1440 jobs
Goldsboro, NC
$57,530
$27.66 an hour
1570 jobs
Rocky Mount, NC
$55,280
$26.58 an hour
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,240 | $33.29 |
| North Carolina | $66,150 | $31.80 |
| Virginia | $65,460 | $31.47 |
| Tennessee | $63,020 | $30.30 |
| Georgia | $62,220 | $29.92 |
| South Carolina | $58,970 | $28.35 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,510
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,910
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,380
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,320
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36,640
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,880
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines make in North Carolina?
The average is $66,150 a year, and the median is $64,080. That is $3,090 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $69,240.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$31.80 an hour on average; the median is $30.81.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($70,040), followed by Raleigh-Cary, NC ($69,040). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Rocky Mount, NC ($55,280).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #33 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.