Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician Salary
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians earn a median $56,550 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$56,550
$27.19 per hour
Range
$37,470 – $78,740
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
37,870
across the U.S.
▲8.6%
Pay trend: The median for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in the U.S. rose from $52,080 (May 2024) to $56,550 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 6.2%.
What farm equipment mechanics and service technicians do
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +10.7% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 3,700
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of farm equipment mechanics and service technicians is projected to grow 10.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$47,618
per year · effective tax rate 15.8%
$3,968Monthly
$1,984Twice a month
$1,831Every 2 weeks
$22.89Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,606
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,506
- Medicare (1.45%)$820
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$47,618
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,470 | $18.01 | $32,287 |
| 25th percentile | $46,450 | $22.33 | $39,503 |
| Median (50th) | $56,550 | $27.19 | $47,618 |
| 75th percentile | $65,580 | $31.53 | $54,874 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,740 | $37.86 | $64,224 |
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $65,250 | +2.0% | $54,608 | $49,380 – $91,170 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $63,030 | +1.0% | $52,825 | $48,120 – $90,260 | 770 |
| New Jersey | $62,300 | +1.1% | $50,344 | $48,090 – $78,660 | 260 |
| South Dakota | $62,140 | −0.6% | $52,109 | $46,750 – $79,880 | 820 |
| Delaware | $61,850 | +1.4% | $49,121 | $44,460 – $78,510 | 70 |
| Montana | $61,710 | +6.0% | $49,620 | $41,630 – $81,240 | 400 |
| Washington | $61,370 | +3.8% | $51,491 | $46,090 – $87,360 | 1,120 |
| Wyoming | $60,880 | +3.9% | $51,097 | $38,650 – $82,020 | 90 |
| Oregon | $60,830 | −2.2% | $46,564 | $45,520 – $85,740 | 660 |
| Indiana | $60,460 | +17.9% | $49,006 | $39,120 – $78,020 | 1,200 |
| Maryland | $60,360 | +18.1% | $48,176 | $46,320 – $75,980 | — |
| Iowa | $59,860 | +2.8% | $48,655 | $44,190 – $77,880 | 2,210 |
| Idaho | $59,600 | +2.4% | $48,018 | $42,200 – $78,330 | 680 |
| Illinois | $59,430 | −0.4% | $47,135 | $40,420 – $85,270 | 1,770 |
| Maine | $58,880 | +15.7% | $46,697 | $41,630 – $85,550 | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $58,870 | +15.5% | $47,673 | $38,660 – $74,800 | 1,560 |
| Oklahoma | $58,860 | +15.5% | $47,371 | $40,670 – $74,540 | 380 |
| Vermont | $58,750 | +14.5% | $47,851 | $45,950 – $73,590 | 130 |
| Connecticut | $58,690 | +0.5% | $47,621 | $42,430 – $77,900 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $58,040 | −4.0% | $46,392 | $37,810 – $76,950 | 1,620 |
| Texas | $57,150 | +20.5% | $48,100 | $36,530 – $78,700 | 2,200 |
| New York | $56,550 | +6.6% | $45,161 | $43,670 – $73,680 | 650 |
| Utah | $56,070 | −1.8% | $45,675 | $34,730 – $82,980 | 190 |
| Colorado | $55,400 | −0.9% | $44,965 | $31,200 – $83,190 | 270 |
| California | $53,790 | +8.4% | $43,424 | $38,560 – $83,200 | 4,730 |
| Arizona | $53,630 | −10.8% | $44,140 | $32,580 – $98,590 | 700 |
| Ohio | $53,400 | +8.9% | $44,401 | $30,430 – $78,980 | 1,300 |
| Missouri | $51,330 | +2.6% | $41,948 | $37,470 – $73,850 | 960 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,310 | +3.1% | $41,832 | $35,250 – $64,500 | 990 |
| Michigan | $50,870 | −0.1% | $41,143 | $38,170 – $73,990 | 980 |
| North Carolina | $50,750 | −4.6% | $41,441 | $37,150 – $93,240 | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $50,360 | −7.9% | $42,644 | $44,760 – $68,410 | 70 |
| Kansas | $50,290 | +1.7% | $40,582 | $34,550 – $70,340 | 2,130 |
| Georgia | $50,170 | +2.4% | $40,511 | $38,030 – $79,330 | 570 |
| Alabama | $50,000 | +0.4% | $40,120 | $35,930 – $76,780 | 680 |
| Hawaii | $49,990 | +2.6% | $40,064 | $46,840 – $69,950 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $49,920 | +2.5% | $41,110 | $36,750 – $75,810 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $49,810 | −2.4% | $40,816 | $36,390 – $77,340 | 1,770 |
| Arkansas | $49,030 | +2.7% | $39,876 | $30,970 – $76,420 | 790 |
| Mississippi | $49,030 | +3.3% | $40,346 | $36,870 – $63,850 | 520 |
| Kentucky | $48,970 | −0.1% | $39,931 | $28,070 – $76,490 | 800 |
| Florida | $48,360 | +2.2% | $41,037 | $35,100 – $68,040 | 800 |
| Louisiana | $48,330 | −11.6% | $39,950 | $36,430 – $77,430 | 320 |
| Tennessee | $47,830 | −18.3% | $40,611 | $36,090 – $74,880 | 1,030 |
| Virginia | $47,700 | −1.9% | $38,578 | $36,030 – $61,900 | 460 |
| South Carolina | $46,640 | −4.1% | $38,014 | $35,050 – $72,180 | 260 |
| West Virginia | $46,240 | +31.6% | $37,980 | $31,760 – $62,530 | 60 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $65,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Rail Car Repairer | $67,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician | $57,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technician | $52,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $48,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic | $47,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer | $47,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm equipment mechanic and service technician make?
The national median salary for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians is $56,550 a year ($27.19 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,470 and the top 10% earn over $78,740. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays farm equipment mechanics and service technicians the most?
Nevada has the highest median pay at $65,250.
How many farm equipment mechanics and service technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 37,870 people work as farm equipment mechanics and service technicians nationwide.