How much does a Heavy Equipment Mechanic make in the United States? The average Heavy Equipment Mechanic salary in the United States is $69,751 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $59,462 and $82,248. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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Fisher Industries - HEBRON , ND
Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical
- 21 days ago
Fisher Industries - DICKINSON , ND
Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical
- 21 days ago
Fisher Industries - MOTT , ND
Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical
- 21 days ago
Fisher Industries - DICKINSON , ND
Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompasses all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertic
- 19 days ago
Fisher Industries - HEBRON , ND
Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompasses all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertic
- 19 days ago
TransForce Inc. - GAINESVILLE , GA
Job Info. Job Location. Cumming, GA. Route Type. Local. Type of Assignment. Direct Hire. Hours Per Shift. 8 Hours. Hours Per Week. 40 Hours. Shift Start Time. 0
- 4 days ago

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
59462
82248
69751

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
60387
84013
70466
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the United States. The base salary for Heavy Equipment Mechanic ranges from $59,462 to $82,248 with the average base salary of $69,751. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,387 to $84,013 with the average total cash compensation of $70,466.

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Skills associated with Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Maintenance

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