Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines is $34.40 an hour ($71,540 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.

$34.40Median hourly pay
$58,630–$83,360Middle half of workers, yearly
1,560People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($65,510). It is about the same as the District of Columbia median ($70,780).

Pay range for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.95$49,810
25% of workers$28.19$58,630
Half of workers (median)$34.40$71,540
75% of workers$40.08$83,360
90% of workers$44.98$93,550

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$71,5401,560

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 15,000 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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