SOC 493041

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems. Excludes "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).

National Median

$52,080

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$52,080

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,920

Experienced (90th pct)

$76,860

Total Employed

36,880

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,920 - $45,660
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$45,660 - $63,070
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$63,070 - $76,860

Highest Paying Locations for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$77,060

+48.0% vs national

Vallejo, CA

$76,040

+46.0% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$75,500

+45.0% vs national

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$70,320

+35.0% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$70,070

+34.5% vs national

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$77,060	160
Vallejo, CA	$76,040	40
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$75,500	180
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$70,320	540
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$70,070	70
Albany, OR	$68,650	50
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$67,520	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$67,010	180
Bismarck, ND	$64,690	30
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$64,240	90
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$64,180	60
Nevada	$63,990	80
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$63,910	240
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$63,800	200
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$63,540	130
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$63,330	280
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$63,130	130
Minot, ND	$63,120	60
Peoria, IL	$62,890	100
Great Falls, MT	$62,870	50
South Dakota	$62,510	760
North Dakota	$62,390	560
Grand Forks, ND-MN	$62,370	70
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$62,240	190
Oregon	$62,210	610
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$62,000	60
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area	$61,990	70
Billings, MT	$61,870	60
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$61,770	350
Ames, IA	$61,670	80
New Jersey	$61,620	260
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$61,580	150
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$61,510	200
Merced, CA	$61,440	190
Bellingham, WA	$61,310	90
Rochester, MN	$61,290	30
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$61,160	190
Fargo, ND-MN	$61,110	210
Yuba City, CA	$61,090	70
Delaware	$61,020	130
Modesto, CA	$60,990	250
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$60,870	280
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$60,870	410
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$60,840	70
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN	$60,760	50
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$60,660	160
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$60,580	260
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$60,530	90
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$60,500	N/A
Minnesota	$60,450	1,450

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians is $52,080, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicianss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $77,060.

How much can an experienced Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make?

Top-earning Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicianss (90th percentile) make $76,860 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.