Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for farm equipment mechanics and service technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $57,290 ≈ $28/hr
National median salary $56,550
Total employment 37,870 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +11%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 3,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 39,000 → 43,300 (+4,300)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- North Dakota$67,410
- Oregon$63,870
- New Jersey$63,730
- Washington$63,580
- South Dakota$63,550
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$45,670
- Virginia$48,630
- Florida$49,820
- Mississippi$50,290
- South Carolina$50,510
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $67,410 | $63,030 | $32 | +17.7% | 770 |
| 2 | Oregon | $63,870 | $60,830 | $31 | +11.5% | 660 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $63,730 | $62,300 | $31 | +11.2% | 260 |
| 4 | Washington | $63,580 | $61,370 | $31 | +11% | 1,120 |
| 5 | South Dakota | $63,550 | $62,140 | $31 | +10.9% | 820 |
| 6 | Nevada | $63,540 | $65,250 | $31 | +10.9% | 70 |
| 7 | Maryland | $62,460 | $60,360 | $30 | +9% | — |
| 8 | Illinois | $62,300 | $59,430 | $30 | +8.7% | 1,770 |
| 9 | Delaware | $62,150 | $61,850 | $30 | +8.5% | 70 |
| 10 | Montana | $61,350 | $61,710 | $30 | +7.1% | 400 |
| 11 | Iowa | $61,270 | $59,860 | $29 | +6.9% | 2,210 |
| 12 | Maine | $60,990 | $58,880 | $29 | +6.5% | 130 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $60,740 | $60,880 | $29 | +6% | 90 |
| 14 | California | $59,990 | $53,790 | $29 | +4.7% | 4,730 |
| 15 | Indiana | $59,590 | $60,460 | $29 | +4% | 1,200 |
| 16 | Arizona | $59,050 | $53,630 | $28 | +3.1% | 700 |
| 17 | Idaho | $58,750 | $59,600 | $28 | +2.5% | 680 |
| 18 | Utah | $58,200 | $56,070 | $28 | +1.6% | 190 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $58,170 | $58,690 | $28 | +1.5% | 70 |
| 20 | Texas | $57,930 | $57,150 | $28 | +1.1% | 2,200 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $57,900 | $50,750 | $28 | +1.1% | 300 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $57,280 | $58,870 | $28 | +0% | 1,560 |
| 23 | Vermont | $56,990 | $58,750 | $27 | -0.5% | 130 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $56,820 | $58,860 | $27 | -0.8% | 380 |
| 25 | Colorado | $56,710 | $55,400 | $27 | -1% | 270 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $56,330 | $58,040 | $27 | -1.7% | 1,620 |
| 27 | New York | $56,040 | $56,550 | $27 | -2.2% | 650 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $55,510 | $49,990 | $27 | -3.1% | 40 |
| 29 | Georgia | $55,400 | $50,170 | $27 | -3.3% | 570 |
| 30 | Ohio | $55,310 | $53,400 | $27 | -3.5% | 1,300 |
| 31 | Missouri | $55,030 | $51,330 | $26 | -3.9% | 960 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $54,630 | $50,360 | $26 | -4.6% | 70 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $54,530 | $48,330 | $26 | -4.8% | 320 |
| 34 | Michigan | $53,670 | $50,870 | $26 | -6.3% | 980 |
| 35 | Alabama | $53,610 | $50,000 | $26 | -6.4% | 680 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $53,570 | $49,920 | $26 | -6.5% | 120 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $53,360 | $49,030 | $26 | -6.9% | 790 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $53,190 | $49,810 | $26 | -7.2% | 1,770 |
| 39 | Kansas | $53,050 | $50,290 | $26 | -7.4% | 2,130 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $51,990 | $47,830 | $25 | -9.3% | 1,030 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $51,900 | $51,310 | $25 | -9.4% | 990 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $50,620 | $48,970 | $24 | -11.6% | 800 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $50,510 | $46,640 | $24 | -11.8% | 260 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $50,290 | $49,030 | $24 | -12.2% | 520 |
| 45 | Florida | $49,820 | $48,360 | $24 | -13% | 800 |
| 46 | Virginia | $48,630 | $47,700 | $23 | -15.1% | 460 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $45,670 | $46,240 | $22 | -20.3% | 60 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 241 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo, CA | $78,830 | $73,150 | 40 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,900 | $72,070 | 140 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,210 | $75,580 | 140 |
| 4 | Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $73,620 | $69,270 | 30 |
| 5 | Bellingham, WA | $72,440 | $70,380 | 70 |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $68,690 | $69,680 | 240 |
| 7 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $67,790 | $70,760 | 190 |
| 8 | Yuba City, CA | $66,150 | $60,970 | 80 |
| 9 | Bozeman, MT | $65,530 | $69,220 | 40 |
| 10 | Great Falls, MT | $64,490 | $64,970 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing farm equipment mechanics and service technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $106,310 | $94,490 | 70 |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $106,310 | $94,490 | 70 |
| 3 | Educational Services | $77,530 | $69,630 | 170 |
| 4 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $77,530 | $69,760 | 170 |
| 5 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $77,530 | $69,760 | 170 |
| 6 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $77,530 | $69,760 | 170 |
| 7 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $77,530 | $69,610 | 170 |
| 8 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $77,530 | $69,630 | 170 |
| 9 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $70,710 | $79,190 | 220 |
| 10 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $70,710 | $79,190 | 220 |
| 11 | Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $62,420 | $59,470 | 40 |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $61,570 | $59,150 | 170 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make in the U.S.?
The median farm equipment mechanics and service technicians salary in the United States is $56,550 per year (mean $57,290), and about 80% earn between $37,470 and $78,740.
How much do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,290 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays farm equipment mechanics and service technicians the most?
North Dakota has the highest average pay for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians at $67,410 per year (median $63,030).
What is the job outlook for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians?
Employment is projected to change +11% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 3,700 openings per year.