Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in South Dakota

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics (except engines) in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $69,820 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($66,550), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mobile heavy equipment mechanics (except engines) average at $69,470 and the median at $66,730 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $69,240.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$69,820
Rapid City$66,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$69,820	$66,730	$62,140	$57,948	91
Rapid City	$66,550	$62,500	$58,990	$55,648	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in other states

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3042.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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