Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary
The median farm equipment mechanics and service technicians salary in the United States is $56,550 per year ($27.19/hour). Salaries range from $37,470 at the entry level to $78,740+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 37,870 farm equipment mechanics and service technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 11% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$56,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.19
per hour
Employment
37,870
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,470
25th percentile
$46,450
Median
$56,550
75th percentile
$65,580
90th percentile
$78,740
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+11%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
3,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$46K$65K■ No data
Top Paying States
Nevada
$65K
+15%
North Dakota
$63K
+11%
New Jersey
$62K
+10%
South Dakota
$62K
+10%
Delaware
$62K
+9%
Montana
$62K
+9%
Washington
$61K
+9%
Wyoming
$61K
+8%
Oregon
$61K
+8%
Indiana
$60K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $65,250 | +15.4% |
| North Dakota | $63,030 | +11.5% |
| New Jersey | $62,300 | +10.2% |
| South Dakota | $62,140 | +9.9% |
| Delaware | $61,850 | +9.4% |
| Montana | $61,710 | +9.1% |
| Washington | $61,370 | +8.5% |
| Wyoming | $60,880 | +7.7% |
| Oregon | $60,830 | +7.6% |
| Indiana | $60,460 | +6.9% |
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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $78,830 | +39.4% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,900 | +34.2% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,210 | +31.2% |
| Bellingham, WA | $72,440 | +28.1% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $68,690 | +21.5% |
| Yuba City, CA | $66,150 | +17.0% |
| Bozeman, MT | $65,530 | +15.9% |
| Great Falls, MT | $64,490 | +14.0% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $64,320 | +13.7% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,900 | +13.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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