Forward Air trailer mechanic salary

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Average Forward Air trailer mechanic salary

$50,674yearly

$20.47 hourly rate

Entry-level Forward Air trailer mechanic salary

$39,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Forward Air pay trailer mechanics?

The average salary for Forward Air trailer mechanics is $50,674 per year. Forward Air trailer mechanic salaries range between $39,000 to $64,000 per year. Forward Air trailer mechanics earn 19% more than the national average salary for trailer mechanics of $42,569.

Location impacts how much a trailer mechanic at Forward Air can expect to make. Trailer mechanics at Forward Air make the most in Boston, MA, Washington, DC, and Rochester, NY.

How much does Forward Air pay trailer mechanics by location?

Forward Air pays trailer mechanics the most in Boston, MA, Washington, DC, and Rochester, NY. Additionally, cities like Bridgeport and Las Vegas also report highly competitive salaries for trailer mechanics at Forward Air.

Trailer mechanic Forward Air salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Boston, MA	$62,463	$30.03
2	Washington, DC	$59,224	$28.47
3	Rochester, NY	$58,396	$28.07
4	Bridgeport, CT	$57,879	$27.83
5	Las Vegas, NV	$55,696	$26.78
6	Seattle, WA	$55,169	$26.52
7	Minneapolis, MN	$54,804	$26.35
8	Los Angeles, CA	$54,284	$26.10
9	West Valley City, UT	$53,879	$25.90
10	Chicago, IL	$53,612	$25.77

Highest-paid Forward Air trailer mechanics by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Head Mechanic	$96,218	$46	-
2	Truck Mechanic	$56,041	$27	-
3	Tractor Mechanic	$55,695	$27	-
4	Truck Trailer Mechanic	$55,673	$27	-
5	Shop Mechanic	$55,484	$27	-
6	Bus Mechanic	$55,310	$27	-
7	Tractor Trailer Mechanic	$55,075	$26	-
8	Mechanic	$55,074	$26	-
9	Service Mechanic	$54,543	$26	-
10	Junior Mechanic	$52,137	$25	-

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Trailer mechanic salary at Forward Air competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Dayton Freight	$52,780	$25	35
2	R+L Carriers	$52,557	$25	52
3	Southeastern Freight Lines	$52,481	$25	3
4	Estes Express Lines	$52,456	$25	44
5	Central Transport	$52,351	$25	-
6	Vitran Express	$51,827	$25	-
7	USF Reddaway	$51,730	$25	-
8	Con-way Now	$51,729	$25	-
9	A. Duie Pyle	$47,716	$23	45
10	Saia	$46,862	$23	49
11	Atlas Air	$46,714	$22	1
12	YRC Freight	$45,073	$22	-
13	AAA Cooper Transportation	$44,974	$22	26
14	Express Global	$43,753	$21	-
15	NEMF	$42,655	$21	-
16	The International Air Cargo Association	$42,135	$20	-
17	Saltchuk	$41,633	$20	7
18	PITT OHIO	$40,790	$20	3
19	Ost Trucking	$39,913	$19	-
20	Old Dominion Freight Line	$37,961	$18	36

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