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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in San Jose, CA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in San Jose, CA have a median annual salary of $95,980, with 510 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $57,160 at the 10th percentile to $117,020 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$95,980

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$46.15

Employment

510

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$57,160
10th
$79,250
25th
$95,980
Median
$105,490
75th
$117,020
90th

Local compared with national

San Jose, CA

$95,980

Median annual · 2025

United States

$65,510

Median annual · 2025

The San Jose, CA median is 46.5% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $30,470).

Top skills

  1. 1.TroubleshootingImportance 4.1
  2. 2.RepairingImportance 4.1
  3. 3.Equipment MaintenanceImportance 4.0
  4. 4.Operations MonitoringImportance 3.8
  5. 5.Operation and ControlImportance 3.6
  6. 6.Equipment SelectionImportance 3.4
  7. 7.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.4
  8. 8.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.3
  9. 9.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.1
  10. 10.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.1
  11. 11.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.1
  12. 12.Active ListeningImportance 3.0

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Post-Secondary Certificate
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
3

Technology used

  • Database software
  • Fleet management software
  • Maintenance management software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Recordkeeping software

Common tasks

  • Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • 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.
  • Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  • Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  • Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
  • Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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