Farm equipment mechanics and service technicians salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,470 | $18.01 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $56,550 | $27.19 |
| Mean (average) | $57,290 | $27.54 |
| 90th percentile | $78,740 | $37.86 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Farm equipment mechanics and service technicians pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 47 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,000 | $35,930 | $76,780 | 680 | 1.32 |
| Arizona | $53,630 | $32,580 | $98,590 | 700 | 0.89 |
| Arkansas | $49,030 | $30,970 | $76,420 | 790 | 2.5 |
| California | $53,790 | $38,560 | $83,200 | 4,730 | 1.07 |
| Colorado | $55,400 | $31,200 | $83,190 | 270 | 0.39 |
| Connecticut | $58,690 | $42,430 | $77,900 | 70 | 0.17 |
| Delaware | $61,850 | $44,460 | $78,510 | 70 | 0.63 |
| Florida | $48,360 | $35,100 | $68,040 | 800 | 0.33 |
| Georgia | $50,170 | $38,030 | $79,330 | 570 | 0.48 |
| Hawaii | $49,990 | $46,840 | $69,950 | 40 | 0.26 |
| Idaho | $59,600 | $42,200 | $78,330 | 680 | 3.25 |
| Illinois | $59,430 | $40,420 | $85,270 | 1,770 | 1.19 |
| Indiana | $60,460 | $39,120 | $78,020 | 1,200 | 1.54 |
| Iowa | $59,860 | $44,190 | $77,880 | 2,210 | 5.83 |
| Kansas | $50,290 | $34,550 | $70,340 | 2,130 | 6.09 |
| Kentucky | $48,970 | $28,070 | $76,490 | 800 | 1.65 |
| Louisiana | $48,330 | $36,430 | $77,430 | 320 | 0.69 |
| Maine | $58,880 | $41,630 | $85,550 | 130 | 0.82 |
| Maryland | $60,360 | $46,320 | $75,980 | ||
| Michigan | $50,870 | $38,170 | $73,990 | 980 | 0.91 |
| Minnesota | $58,040 | $37,810 | $76,950 | 1,620 | 2.26 |
| Mississippi | $49,030 | $36,870 | $63,850 | 520 | 1.82 |
| Missouri | $51,330 | $37,470 | $73,850 | 960 | 1.35 |
| Montana | $61,710 | $41,630 | $81,240 | 400 | 3.18 |
| Nebraska | $49,810 | $36,390 | $77,340 | 1,770 | 7.09 |
| Nevada | $65,250 | $49,380 | $91,170 | 70 | 0.18 |
| New Hampshire | $50,360 | $44,760 | $68,410 | 70 | 0.43 |
| New Jersey | $62,300 | $48,090 | $78,660 | 260 | 0.25 |
| New Mexico | $49,920 | $36,750 | $75,810 | 120 | 0.59 |
| New York | $56,550 | $43,670 | $73,680 | 650 | 0.28 |
| North Carolina | $50,750 | $37,150 | $93,240 | 300 | 0.25 |
| North Dakota | $63,030 | $48,120 | $90,260 | 770 | 7.4 |
| Ohio | $53,400 | $30,430 | $78,980 | 1,300 | 0.96 |
| Oklahoma | $58,860 | $40,670 | $74,540 | 380 | 0.92 |
| Oregon | $60,830 | $45,520 | $85,740 | 660 | 1.38 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,310 | $35,250 | $64,500 | 990 | 0.67 |
| South Carolina | $46,640 | $35,050 | $72,180 | 260 | 0.46 |
| South Dakota | $62,140 | $46,750 | $79,880 | 820 | 7.35 |
| Tennessee | $47,830 | $36,090 | $74,880 | 1,030 | 1.28 |
| Texas | $57,150 | $36,530 | $78,700 | 2,200 | 0.64 |
| Utah | $56,070 | $34,730 | $82,980 | 190 | 0.46 |
| Vermont | $58,750 | $45,950 | $73,590 | 130 | 1.76 |
| Virginia | $47,700 | $36,030 | $61,900 | 460 | 0.46 |
| Washington | $61,370 | $46,090 | $87,360 | 1,120 | 1.3 |
| West Virginia | $46,240 | $31,760 | $62,530 | 60 | 0.33 |
| Wisconsin | $58,870 | $38,660 | $74,800 | 1,560 | 2.18 |
| Wyoming | $60,880 | $38,650 | $82,020 | 90 | 1.33 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 3,700. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.8%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Agricultural Mechanization, General CIP 01.0201
- Agricultural Power Machinery Operation CIP 01.0204
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician CIP 01.0205
- Irrigation Management Technology/Technician CIP 01.0207
- Agricultural Mechanization, Other CIP 01.0299
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
- Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
- Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
- Record details of repairs made and parts used.
- Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
- Clean and lubricate parts.
- Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
- Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- FarmLogic FarmPAD
- ServiceMax
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring.
Common job titles: Agricultural Mechanic (Ag Mechanic), Agricultural Service Technician (Ag Service Tech), Dairy Service Technician (Dairy Service Tech), Farm Equipment Mechanic, Farm Equipment Service Technician (Farm Equipment Service Tech), Field Mechanic, Field Technician (Field Tech), Mechanic, Service Technician (Service Tech), Tractor Mechanic.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make?
The national median annual wage for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians was $56,550 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $37,470 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $78,740. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and long-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is farm equipment mechanics and service technicians a growing career?
BLS projects employment of farm equipment mechanics and service technicians to change +10.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 3,700 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay farm equipment mechanics and service technicians the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Nevada ($65,250), North Dakota ($63,030), New Jersey ($62,300). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.