Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in the U.S. is $56,550 ($27.19 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $56,550
- Mean annual wage
- $57,290
- Median hourly wage
- $27.19
- Employment
- 37,870
37,870 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,470 | $18.01 |
| 25th percentile | $46,450 | $22.33 |
| Median (50th) | $56,550 | $27.19 |
| 75th percentile | $65,580 | $31.53 |
| 90th percentile | $78,740 | $37.86 |
Highest-paying states for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $65,250 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $63,030 | 770 |
| New Jersey | $62,300 | 260 |
| South Dakota | $62,140 | 820 |
| Delaware | $61,850 | 70 |
| Montana | $61,710 | 400 |
| Washington | $61,370 | 1,120 |
| Wyoming | $60,880 | 90 |
| Oregon | $60,830 | 660 |
| Indiana | $60,460 | 1,200 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $46,240 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $46,640 median annual wage
- Virginia: $47,700 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $47,830 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $48,330 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
Typical tasks
- Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
- Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
- Clean and lubricate parts.
- Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
- Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 12.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 44.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 15.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.3% |
| Master's degree | 0.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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