What are the main factors that influence an Equipment Mechanic's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Equipment Mechanic?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Equipment Mechanic roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Equipment Mechanic's salary?

An Equipment Mechanic's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,841 for beginners, reaching about $66,776 at mid-level, and approach $83,082 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Equipment Mechanic?

Equipment Mechanic salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Equipment Mechanic roles are District of Columbia $67,498, California $67,242, Massachusetts $66,346. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Equipment Mechanic roles make?

Salaries for Equipment Mechanic level roles vary by specialization: Heavy Equipment Mechanic: $72,914; Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic: $57,725; Ground Support Equipment Mechanic: $52,929; Construction Equipment Mechanic: $52,075; Ag Mechanic/Equipment Operator: $50,045.

Equipment Mechanic Salary in New Hampshire

How much does an Equipment Mechanic make in New Hampshire? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Equipment Mechanic in New Hampshire is $61,630 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,224
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,259 to $70,316
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,459

10% $49,459

50% (Median) $61,630

90% $78,224

Equipment Mechanic Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,316	$5,860	$1,352	$34
Average	$61,630	$5,136	$1,185	$30
25th Percentile	$55,259	$4,605	$1,063	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Equipment Mechanic Salaries

An Equipment 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Equipment Mechanic Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Equipment 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): $53,841
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,820
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,776
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,757
Expert (over 8 years): $83,082

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Facilities Mechanic Technician I	less than 1 year	$53,841
Equipment Mechanic	1-2 years	$59,820
Facilities Mechanic Technician III	2-4 years	$66,776
Facilities Mechanic Technician IV	5-8 years	$76,757
Facilities Mechanic Supervisor	over 8 years	$83,082

How Do Equipment Mechanic Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Equipment Mechanics. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,498.
California: $67,242.
Massachusetts: $66,346.

District of Columbia $67,498 California $67,242 Massachusetts $66,346 Washington $66,102 New Jersey $66,077 Alaska $65,992 Connecticut $65,151 New York $64,809

Hawaii $63,718 Rhode Island $63,206 Maryland $62,859 Minnesota $62,383 Colorado $62,200 Illinois $62,139 Oregon $61,908 Delaware $61,737

New Hampshire $61,630 Virginia $61,389 Pennsylvania $60,688 Nevada $60,335 North Dakota $60,219 Michigan $60,036 Wisconsin $59,969 Vermont $59,835

Texas $59,463 Maine $59,439 Arizona $59,402 Ohio $59,359 Georgia $58,798 Indiana $58,518 Wyoming $58,463 Utah $58,378

Iowa $58,341 Kansas $58,049 Louisiana $57,963 North Carolina $57,933 Missouri $57,921 Florida $57,683 Montana $57,555 Nebraska $57,433

Kentucky $57,366 South Carolina $57,122 Tennessee $56,970 Idaho $56,909 New Mexico $56,464 Oklahoma $56,366 Alabama $56,006 South Dakota $55,403

Arkansas $55,074 West Virginia $54,897 Mississippi $54,366

Top Paying Cities for Equipment Mechanic

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:

Moultonborough: $61,067
Newbury: $61,534
New Hampton: $61,329

Moultonborough, NH $61,067

Newbury, NH $61,534

New Hampton, NH $61,329

New London, NH $61,434

Chichester, NH $60,549

North Sandwich, NH $60,707

North Sutton, NH $61,437

Northwood, NH $61,972

North Woodstock, NH $60,748

Pittsfield, NH $61,174

Plymouth, NH $60,969

Rumney, NH $60,695

Salisbury, NH $61,226

Sanbornton, NH $61,305

South Newbury, NH $61,569

South Sutton, NH $61,512

Stinson Lake, NH $60,769

Suncook, NH $60,972

Tilton, NH $60,997

Warner, NH $61,464

Warren, NH $60,674

Washington, NH $61,751

Weare, NH $62,119

Wentworth, NH $60,678

Springfield, NH $61,383

Thornton, NH $60,824

Wilmot, NH $61,402

Winnisquam, NH $61,250

Nottingham, NH $62,550

West Nottingham, NH $62,392

Woodstock, NH $60,809

Concord, NH $60,377

Bow, NH $61,358

Loudon, NH $60,636

Keene, NH $61,461

Antrim, NH $62,126

Ashuelot, NH $61,442

Bennington, NH $62,382

Chesterfield, NH $61,133

Dublin, NH $62,351

Sullivan, NH $61,411

Swanzey, NH $61,505

Fitzwilliam, NH $62,414

Gilsum, NH $61,324

Hancock, NH $62,323

Amherst, NH $63,666

Auburn, NH $62,504

Brookline, NH $64,497

Candia, NH $62,432

Chester, NH $62,942

Deerfield, NH $62,214

Derry, NH $63,600

East Candia, NH $62,607

East Derry, NH $63,798

Epping, NH $62,990

Francestown, NH $62,597

Fremont, NH $63,108

Goffstown, NH $62,425

Dunbarton, NH $61,776

Greenfield, NH $62,723

Greenville, NH $64,039

Hollis, NH $65,045

Hudson, NH $65,310

Litchfield, NH $64,684

Londonderry, NH $63,954

Merrimack, NH $64,447

Milford, NH $64,155

Mont Vernon, NH $63,169

Nashua, NH $65,340

New Boston, NH $62,707

New Ipswich, NH $63,497

North Salem, NH $64,307

Pelham, NH $64,963

Harrisville, NH $62,224

Hinsdale, NH $61,398

Jaffrey, NH $62,574

Marlborough, NH $61,696

Marlow, NH $61,241

Nelson, NH $61,995

Peterborough, NH $62,826

Rindge, NH $62,932

Spofford, NH $61,240

Stoddard, NH $61,847

Troy, NH $61,802

West Chesterfield, NH $61,122

Westmoreland, NH $61,048

West Peterborough, NH $62,847

West Swanzey, NH $61,441

Winchester, NH $61,504

Littleton, NH $60,942

Berlin, NH $60,780

Bethlehem, NH $60,892

Bretton Woods, NH $60,721

Colebrook, NH $60,705

Errol, NH $60,329

Franconia, NH $60,797

Gorham, NH $60,647

Groveton, NH $60,814

Jefferson, NH $60,828

Lancaster, NH $60,888

Lisbon, NH $60,818

Sugar Hill, NH $60,848

Milan, NH $60,674

Mount Washington, NH $60,686

North Stratford, NH $60,700

Pittsburg, NH $60,510

Randolph, NH $60,681

Twin Mountain, NH $60,877

West Stewartstown, NH $60,689

Whitefield, NH $60,910

Acworth, NH $60,971

Alstead, NH $61,046

Charlestown, NH $60,983

Drewsville, NH $61,141

Lempster, NH $61,237

South Acworth, NH $61,063

Walpole, NH $61,096

North Walpole, NH $61,139

Raymond, NH $62,862

Salem, NH $64,453

Lyndeborough, NH $63,133

Temple, NH $63,226

Wilton, NH $63,633

Windham, NH $64,451

Manchester, NH $62,426

Hooksett, NH $62,275

Bedford, NH $62,621

Waterville Valley, NH $60,664

Andover, NH $61,277

Ashland, NH $61,030

Barnstead, NH $61,426

Belmont, NH $61,174

Bradford, NH $61,758

Bristol, NH $61,039

Campton, NH $60,806

Canterbury, NH $60,651

Center Barnstead, NH $61,606

Center Harbor, NH $61,067

Center Sandwich, NH $60,828

Contoocook, NH $61,110

Danbury, NH $61,355

East Andover, NH $61,281

Elkins, NH $61,415

Epsom, NH $61,143

Franklin, NH $61,163

Gilmanton, NH $61,238

Glencliff, NH $60,747

Grafton, NH $61,008

Hebron, NH $60,830

Henniker, NH $61,831

Hill, NH $61,316

Hillsborough, NH $62,033

Holderness, NH $60,938

Laconia, NH $61,406

Gilford, NH $61,400

Lincoln, NH $60,825

Lochmere, NH $61,137

Canaan, NH $60,819

Claremont, NH $61,034

Cornish, NH $60,783

Cornish Flat, NH $60,795

Enfield, NH $60,899

Enfield Center, NH $60,961

Etna, NH $60,733

Georges Mills, NH $61,237

Goshen, NH $61,520

Grantham, NH $60,994

Guild, NH $61,267

Hanover, NH $60,878

Lebanon, NH $60,855

Haverhill, NH $60,821

Lyme, NH $60,694

Lyme Center, NH $60,695

Meriden, NH $60,880

Monroe, NH $60,820

Newport, NH $61,115

North Haverhill, NH $60,815

Orford, NH $60,683

Piermont, NH $60,670

Pike, NH $60,720

Plainfield, NH $60,745

Sunapee, NH $61,413

West Lebanon, NH $60,877

Woodsville, NH $60,761

Portsmouth, NH $64,090

Newington, NH $63,312

Alton, NH $61,750

Alton Bay, NH $61,498

Atkinson, NH $64,254

Bartlett, NH $60,788

Center Conway, NH $60,742

Center Ossipee, NH $60,983

Center Strafford, NH $62,260

Center Tuftonboro, NH $61,086

Chocorua, NH $60,869

Conway, NH $60,832

Danville, NH $63,508

Dover, NH $63,469

Madbury, NH $63,352

Durham, NH $63,669

Barrington, NH $62,676

East Hampstead, NH $63,961

East Kingston, NH $63,781

East Wakefield, NH $61,184

Eaton Center, NH $60,804

Exeter, NH $63,547

Farmington, NH $62,059

South Tamworth, NH $60,838

Strafford, NH $62,028

Stratham, NH $63,805

Tamworth, NH $60,891

Union, NH $61,776

West Ossipee, NH $60,978

Wolfeboro, NH $61,495

Wolfeboro Falls, NH $61,522

Wonalancet, NH $60,802

Freedom, NH $60,888

Gilmanton Iron Works, NH $61,350

Glen, NH $60,860

Rochester, NH $62,653

Greenland, NH $64,014

Hampstead, NH $63,991

Hampton, NH $63,750

Hampton Falls, NH $63,702

Intervale, NH $60,877

Jackson, NH $60,710

Kearsarge, NH $60,984

Kingston, NH $63,786

Madison, NH $60,887

Melvin Village, NH $61,136

Milton, NH $61,861

Milton Mills, NH $61,384

Mirror Lake, NH $61,464

New Castle, NH $64,019

New Durham, NH $61,806

Newfields, NH $63,599

Newmarket, NH $63,663

Newton, NH $64,034

Newton Junction, NH $64,078

North Conway, NH $60,943

Lee, NH $63,272

North Hampton, NH $63,871

Ossipee, NH $61,016

Plaistow, NH $64,192

Rollinsford, NH $63,352

Rye, NH $64,055

Rye Beach, NH $63,903

Sanbornville, NH $61,242

Sandown, NH $63,479

Seabrook, NH $63,702

Silver Lake, NH $60,868

Somersworth, NH $63,058

Effingham, NH $60,956

Meredith, NH $61,435

Bath, NH $60,777

Equipment Mechanic Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Equipment Mechanic roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Equipment Mechanic positions in Telecom or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Equipment Mechanic as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Equipment Mechanic

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$86,281	$41.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$80,118	$39.0	30%
Internet	$77,037	$37.0	25%
Financial Services	$73,955	$36.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$70,874	$34.0	15%

Equipment Mechanic Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Equipment 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.

$55,259

Average $61,630/year

$70,316

$4,605

Average $5,136/month

$5,860

$1,063

Average $1,185/week

$1,352

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,316	$5,860	$1,352	$34
Average	$61,630	$5,136	$1,185	$30
25th Percentile	$55,259	$4,605	$1,063	$27

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