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Heavy truck mechanic salary
Average heavy truck mechanic salary
$49,777
How much does a heavy truck mechanic make?
The average heavy truck mechanic salary in the United States is $49,777. Heavy truck mechanic salaries typically range between $37,000 and $66,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for heavy truck mechanics is $23.93 per hour.
Heavy truck mechanic salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Heavy truck mechanics earn the highest average salary in California.
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Where can a Heavy Truck Mechanic earn more?
Heavy truck mechanic salaries by experience level
Heavy truck mechanic salary estimates from across the web
Average heavy truck mechanic salary by state
The highest-paying states for heavy truck mechanics are California, Massachusetts, and New York. The lowest average heavy truck mechanic salary states are Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Arizona.
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Highest paying states for heavy truck mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $59,408 | $28.56 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $61,632 | $29.63 |
| 3 | New York | $61,351 | $29.50 |
| 4 | California | $62,684 | $30.14 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $54,138 | $26.03 |
| 6 | Alaska | $57,475 | $27.63 |
| 7 | Maine | $55,393 | $26.63 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $52,439 | $25.21 |
| 9 | Washington | $61,026 | $29.34 |
| 10 | Iowa | $50,147 | $24.11 |
| 11 | Vermont | $52,606 | $25.29 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $57,996 | $27.88 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $54,062 | $25.99 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $57,217 | $27.51 |
| 15 | Virginia | $56,196 | $27.02 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $56,031 | $26.94 |
| 17 | Colorado | $49,748 | $23.92 |
| 18 | Alabama | $47,855 | $23.01 |
| 19 | Utah | $49,118 | $23.61 |
| 20 | Oregon | $52,951 | $25.46 |
| 21 | Maryland | $54,837 | $26.36 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $49,170 | $23.64 |
| 23 | Ohio | $48,391 | $23.26 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $59,249 | $28.49 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $51,382 | $24.70 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $54,307 | $26.11 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $47,008 | $22.60 |
| 28 | Texas | $48,607 | $23.37 |
| 29 | Delaware | $49,024 | $23.57 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $46,323 | $22.27 |
| 31 | Idaho | $47,461 | $22.82 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $46,096 | $22.16 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $45,856 | $22.05 |
| 34 | Illinois | $49,795 | $23.94 |
| 35 | Kansas | $47,112 | $22.65 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $46,150 | $22.19 |
| 37 | Florida | $45,139 | $21.70 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $45,977 | $22.10 |
| 39 | Indiana | $45,414 | $21.83 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $44,500 | $21.39 |
| 41 | Georgia | $46,892 | $22.54 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $45,490 | $21.87 |
| 43 | Montana | $44,469 | $21.38 |
| 44 | Arizona | $43,004 | $20.68 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $44,153 | $21.23 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $43,207 | $20.77 |
| 47 | Michigan | $45,061 | $21.66 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $41,054 | $19.74 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $41,536 | $19.97 |
| 50 | Pennsylvania | $43,390 | $20.86 |
| 51 | Missouri | $41,418 | $19.91 |
Highest paying cities for heavy truck mechanics
The highest-paying cities for heavy truck mechanics are Anaheim, CA, New York, NY, and Grand Forks, ND.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaheim, CA | $61,764 | $29.69 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $61,412 | $29.52 |
| 3 | Grand Forks, ND | $54,315 | $26.11 |
| 4 | Monroe, LA | $52,572 | $25.27 |
| 5 | Sioux City, IA | $50,151 | $24.11 |
| 6 | Cicero, IL | $49,913 | $24.00 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $49,772 | $23.93 |
| 8 | Big Spring, TX | $49,335 | $23.72 |
| 9 | Fond du Lac, WI | $49,301 | $23.70 |
| 10 | Salt Lake City, UT | $49,117 | $23.61 |
| 11 | Columbus, OH | $48,012 | $23.08 |
| 12 | Montgomery, AL | $47,669 | $22.92 |
| 13 | Wichita, KS | $46,918 | $22.56 |
| 14 | Lincoln, NE | $46,911 | $22.55 |
| 15 | Savannah, GA | $46,674 | $22.44 |
| 16 | Valparaiso, IN | $45,827 | $22.03 |
| 17 | Statesville, NC | $45,170 | $21.72 |
| 18 | Port Charlotte, FL | $45,145 | $21.70 |
| 19 | Cheyenne, WY | $44,252 | $21.27 |
| 20 | Phoenix, AZ | $43,147 | $20.74 |
Heavy truck mechanic salary details
A heavy truck mechanic's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a heavy truck mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| Average | $49,777 | $4,148 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
Highest paying heavy truck mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of heavy truck mechanics are lead mechanic, truck mechanic, and fleet mechanic.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Shop Technician | $36,798 | $3,066 | $17.69 | 150,349 |
| Diesel Technician | $46,868 | $3,906 | $22.53 | 128,944 |
| Light Wheel Mechanic | $41,948 | $3,496 | $20.17 | 90,297 |
| Equipment Mechanic | $45,435 | $3,786 | $21.84 | 50,409 |
| Shop Mechanic | $47,377 | $3,948 | $22.78 | 100,379 |
Top companies hiring heavy truck mechanics now:
Which companies pay heavy truck mechanics the most?
Heavy truck mechanic salaries at Hunter Contracting and Jr. Davis Construction are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average heavy truck mechanic salary at companies like Interstate Highway Construction and Michels are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Contracting | $62,600 | $30.10 |
| 2 | Jr. Davis Construction | $61,967 | $29.79 |
| 3 | Interstate Highway Construction | $60,569 | $29.12 |
| 4 | Michels | $56,417 | $27.12 |
| 5 | FANN Contracting | $54,561 | $26.23 |
| 6 | Morgan | $53,719 | $25.83 |
| 7 | Southern Concrete Materials | $53,563 | $25.75 |
| 8 | Bruce Transportation Group | $53,243 | $25.60 |
| 9 | Clyde Companies | $53,007 | $25.48 |
| 10 | Strata | $52,804 | $25.39 |
| 11 | Colas USA | $52,656 | $25.32 |
| 12 | Rude Transportation | $52,505 | $25.24 |
| 13 | Solar.com | $52,344 | $25.17 |
| 14 | Owen Ltd. | $51,839 | $24.92 |
| 15 | First Transit | $51,462 | $24.74 |
| 16 | Republic Services | $50,401 | $24.23 |
| 17 | Alamo Group | $50,026 | $24.05 |
| 18 | Waste Management | $49,472 | $23.78 |
| 19 | University of Nebraska System | $49,263 | $23.68 |
| 20 | Colony Tire | $48,860 | $23.49 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Heavy Truck Mechanic salary by industry
The average heavy truck mechanic salary varies across industries:
- The average heavy truck mechanic salary in the automotive industry is $53,698, the highest of any industry.
- The average heavy truck mechanic salary in the finance industry is $52,151.
- Heavy truck mechanics in the retail industry earn an average salary of $41,091, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for heavy truck mechanics
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automotive | $53,698 | $25.82 |
| 2 | Construction | $52,151 | $25.07 |
| 3 | Energy | $51,548 | $24.78 |
| 4 | Utilities | $49,681 | $23.89 |
| 5 | Transportation | $46,168 | $22.20 |
| 6 | Government | $42,512 | $20.44 |
| 7 | Retail | $41,091 | $19.76 |
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Heavy truck mechanic salary trends
The average heavy truck mechanic salary has risen by $8,488 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average heavy truck mechanic earned $41,289 annually, but today, they earn $49,777 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for heavy truck mechanics over the last decade.
Compare heavy truck mechanic salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average heavy truck mechanic salary over time
Compare heavy truck mechanic salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Heavy truck mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,800 | $23.93 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $48,100 | $23.12 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $47,000 | $22.57 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $46,000 | $22.10 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $44,800 | $21.53 | +1.4% |
Recently added heavy truck mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia-Pacific | Heavy Industrial Truck Shop Mechanic | Goldsboro, NC | 06/28/2025 | $75,132 |
| LKQ Corporation | Heavy Truck Mechanic | Wykoff, MN | 06/27/2025 | $45,914 |
| Joe Johnson Equipment USA | Heavy Truck Technician/Mechanic | Albany, NY | 06/27/2025 | $54,262 |
| Vector Fleet Management | Automotive/Medium-Heavy Truck Mechanic | Riverview, FL | 06/16/2025 | $50,000 |
| Clarke Power Services | Truck Mechanic/Diesel Technician-Medium/Heavy Duty | Wentzville, MO | 06/12/2025 | $62,610 |
| LKQ Corporation | Heavy Truck Mechanic | Wykoff, MN | 05/31/2025 | $45,914 |
| Vector Fleet Management | Automotive/Medium-Heavy Truck Mechanic | Riverview, FL | 05/22/2025 | $50,000 |
| Central Arizona Project | Heavy Overhaul Mechanic (Millwright) | Phoenix, AZ | 05/18/2025 | $100,426 |
| Rush Enterprises | Heavy Duty Used Truck REP | Tulsa, OK | 05/10/2025 | $50,000 |
| Republic Services | Mechanic Heavy Equip and Truck Fleet | Seattle, WA | 04/28/2025 | $59,020 |
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