Construction Mechanic Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Mechanic make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Mechanic in the United States is $78,625 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Construction Mechanic's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,381
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,622 to $85,302
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,068
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Construction Mechanic Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,302 $7,108 $1,640 $41
Average $78,625 $6,552 $1,512 $38
25th Percentile $73,622 $6,135 $1,416 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Mechanic Salaries

A Construction Mechanic's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Mechanic Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Mechanic's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,134
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,134
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,481
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,878
  • Expert (over 8 years): $146,023
Levels Salary
Construct... Level Construction Mechanic$78,134
Mechanica... Level Construction Mechanic$92,134
Mechanica... Level Construction Mechanic$106,481
Mechanica... Level Construction Mechanic$126,878
Mechanica... Level Construction Mechanic$146,023
$78,134 0 yr
$92,134 < 2 yrs
$106,481 2-4 yrs
$126,878 5-8 yrs
$146,023 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Construction Mechanics

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $99,169
  • San Francisco: $98,083
  • Oakland: $96,016

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Mechanic's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.4% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.4%
Hydraulics 2.53%
Installation 1.76%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Construction Mechanic's salary.
  • Computer Vision: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Algorithms: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Vision
$85,701
9%
Algorithms
$84,914
8%
Artificial Intelligence
$84,914
8%
Machine Learning
$84,128
7%
Packaging
$83,342
6%
3D CAD
$83,342
6%
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How Education impacts a Construction Mechanic's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Mechanics enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Construction Mechanic with a Associate's Degree is between $75,071 and $78,478).

Construction Mechanic Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Mechanic
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 1.2%
Associates 2.3%
Bachelors 68.5%
Masters 25.1%
Doctorate 2.8%
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Construction Mechanic Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Mechanic's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Construction Mechanic

Salaries for a Construction Mechanic can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,041 in 2023 to around $77,314 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Mechanic salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Mechanic Over Time

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2024
$78,906
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2024 $78,906
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