Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Occupational Description:
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Excludes “Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	2,890	223	$38.01/hr	$26.92/hr	$31.18/hr	$39.24/hr	$44.74/hr	$48.79/hr

Leading Industries for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	N/A	N/A
Construction	850	$36.79/hr
Manufacturing	110	$30.30/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,360	$43.64/hr
Financial Activities	170	$29.69/hr
Education and Health Services	N/A	N/A
Other Services	50	$32.05/hr
Public Administration	320	$39.49/hr

Other Regional Data for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	40	$34.70/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	40	$30.26/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	50	$39.49/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	70	$40.53/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	80	$37.05/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	110	$38.80/hr	6.2%
Southwest Balance of State	130	$31.38/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	140	$38.49/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	180	$36.15/hr	14.0%
Northwest Balance of State	210	$35.57/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	220	$38.74/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	240	$36.13/hr	9.7%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	300	$33.82/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	350	$38.29/hr	14.3%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	390	$38.49/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	410	$38.49/hr	11.6%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	1,510	$40.37/hr	16.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	1,630	$40.18/hr	N/A
Minnesota	2,890	$39.24/hr	14.6%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	11,980	$28.86/hr	3.2%
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	60	$29.02/hr	9.0%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	2,390	$40.52/hr	3.8%
Signal and Track Switch Repairers	80	$47.85/hr	N/A
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	7,300	$33.05/hr	3.7%
Rail Car Repairers	170	$38.46/hr	1.8%
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	2,910	$30.14/hr	3.4%
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	240	$29.37/hr	18.6%
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	1,620	$28.69/hr	14.0%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	6,510	$35.58/hr	20.5%

Task for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.