U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDiagnose, 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).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108,540 | 1.4 % | $22.18 | $46,140 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.28 | $17.33 | $21.55 | $26.16 | $31.18 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $29,710 | $36,040 | $44,830 | $54,420 | $64,850 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 27,370 | 4.53 | $22.02 | $45,800 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 8,510 | 0.15 | $23.71 | $49,320 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 7,650 | 0.38 | $24.83 | $51,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | 7,110 | 6.42 | $22.17 | $46,110 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 6,870 | 1.28 | $21.72 | $45,180 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | 2,860 | 8.38 | $24.80 | $51,580 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | 7,110 | 6.42 | $22.17 | $46,110 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 27,370 | 4.53 | $22.02 | $45,800 |
| Coal Mining | 2,700 | 3.39 | $22.72 | $47,270 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 5,650 | 3.27 | $20.70 | $43,050 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 870 | 0.99 | $30.57 | $63,580 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 40 | (7) | $28.82 | $59,940 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 100 | 0.09 | $26.93 | $56,010 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 230 | 0.27 | $25.80 | $53,660 |
| Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | (8) | (8) | $25.58 | $53,210 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 11,370 | 0.81 | 0.95 | $26.75 | $55,650 |
| Texas | 10,490 | 1.04 | 1.22 | $19.47 | $40,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,410 | 0.81 | 0.94 | $21.56 | $44,850 |
| Florida | 4,350 | 0.61 | 0.72 | $20.22 | $42,060 |
| Louisiana | 4,000 | 2.18 | 2.56 | $20.44 | $42,510 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 860 | 3.20 | 3.75 | $23.21 | $48,270 |
| Alaska | 760 | 2.47 | 2.89 | $30.60 | $63,650 |
| North Dakota | 850 | 2.40 | 2.81 | $23.15 | $48,150 |
| Louisiana | 4,000 | 2.18 | 2.56 | $20.44 | $42,510 |
| West Virginia | 1,370 | 1.99 | 2.33 | $19.04 | $39,600 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 760 | 2.47 | 2.89 | $30.60 | $63,650 |
| Hawaii | 340 | 0.60 | 0.70 | $29.81 | $62,010 |
| Nevada | 1,710 | 1.54 | 1.80 | $28.16 | $58,570 |
| California | 11,370 | 0.81 | 0.95 | $26.75 | $55,650 |
| Washington | 2,640 | 0.98 | 1.15 | $26.45 | $55,010 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,270 | 1.31 | 1.54 | $19.18 | $39,890 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,000 | 0.79 | 0.92 | $29.88 | $62,140 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,340 | 0.66 | 0.78 | $26.23 | $54,560 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 1,470 | 1.24 | 1.45 | $23.90 | $49,720 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,400 | 1.23 | 1.44 | $23.93 | $49,780 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,380 | 0.82 | 0.96 | $24.00 | $49,910 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,360 | 0.81 | 0.95 | $24.78 | $51,540 |
| Texarkana-Texarkana, TX-AR | 1,270 | 24.12 | 28.25 | $22.12 | $46,020 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,240 | 0.56 | 0.66 | $21.60 | $44,930 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 1,130 | 0.91 | 1.07 | $23.22 | $48,290 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana-Texarkana, TX-AR | 1,270 |