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Salary in Skilled trades in the Western Australia region

Market pay levels based on 85 offers with salary.

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Recalculated from open vacancies where the employer states pay.

Median112 246 $Half of offers pay more, half pay less
Average108 908 $Arithmetic mean of all offers
Lower quartile112 246 $25% of offers pay less
Upper quartile112 246 $25% of offers pay more

How pay is distributed

The band covers the middle half of the market (25th–75th percentile); the line marks the median.

Lower quartile112 246 $
Median112 246 $
Upper quartile112 246 $

What the numbers mean

  • Half of all offers fall between 112 246 $ and 112 246 $.
  • Every fourth offer pays more than 112 246 $.
  • The average is close to the median, so offers are spread evenly.
  • The estimate uses 85 vacancies with a stated salary.

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Company not specified Perth ·

10x Heavy Diesel Mechanics - Up To $93 Per Hour

$187,200 – $199,680

Heavy Diesel Mechanics FIFO Ex Perth Only- 2/1 Rosters $90 - $96 Per Hour + Super (weekly pay) ASAP Start Available Fetch Maintenance... Location: Perth WA View more detail / apply

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Company not specified Perth ·

Auto Electrician

$176,800 – $187,200

Offering $85-$90 per hour casual , FIFO from Perth and a 2:1 roster, this is a great opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy mobile mining... Company: Techforce Personnel Location:…

Full timeOn-sitePerth
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Company not specified Bunbury ·

Heavy Diesel Mechanic | Mining Equipment | Local Role

from $156,000

Job Description 97894 | Heavy Diesel Mechanic | Up to $75/h | Pinjarra Opportunity: Workshop-based maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, fault... Company: Aston Advantage Location: Bunbury R…

Full timeOn-siteBunbury
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Company not specified Port Hedland ·

Diesel Motor Mechanic & Fitter - Gumech Pty Ltd

$100,000 – $150,000

We are looking for a Diesel Motor Mechanic and a Fitter to join our team. Listing dates: 03/11/2026 to 01/12/2026 About the company: At... Location: Wedgefield WA Salary: $100000.00 - $1500…

Full timeOn-sitePort Hedland
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OConnor Contracting Kenwick ·

Diesel Fitter/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

$118,500 – $148,200

O'Connor Contracting Pty Ltd are looking for an experienced Diesel Fitter/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic. You will have the opportunity to work on a large range of earthmoving equipment working wit…

Full timeOn-siteKenwick
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Company not specified Maddington ·

Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Underground Rebuilds

from $145,600

Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Underground Rebuilds Industry Mining Salary/Rate AU$60 - AU$70 per hour + Super on top... Location: WA View more detail / apply

Full timeOn-siteMaddington
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Frequently asked questions

Why show the median instead of the average?

The median (112 246 $) is the middle of the market: half of the offers pay more and half pay less. Unlike the average (108 908 $), it is not skewed by a handful of very high salaries.

What does the typical range mean?

From 112 246 $ to 112 246 $ is the middle half of all offers — the 25th to 75th percentile. A quarter of vacancies pay below 112 246 $ and a quarter above 112 246 $.

Where does the data come from?

From 85 open vacancies with a stated salary that Finder collects from public sources. Numbers are recalculated as the selection changes.

How do I tell whether I am paid fairly?

Compare your pay with the median and the quartiles: near 112 246 $ is the market level, above 112 246 $ is the strong quarter, below 112 246 $ is a reason to negotiate. Use the “Compare my salary” button on this page.

How we calculate salaries

Short methodology and the data behind these numbers.

  1. 1We collect offersOnly vacancies from open sources where the employer states pay are used.
  2. 2We normalise themA salary range is reduced to one comparable value per vacancy.
  3. 3We compute percentilesMedian, quartiles and the average are calculated from at least 5 offers; otherwise the wider country market is shown.
  4. 4We refresh the numbersStatistics are recomputed as new vacancies appear and closed ones drop out.

Figures are pay as published by employers: taxes, bonuses and seniority inside a grade are not accounted for.