California Median
$53,790
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $56,550
State Rank
#25 of 47
4,730 employed here
How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make in California?
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians working in California earn a median salary of $53,790 per year, or about $25.86 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $56,550 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,560 while the top 10% make $83,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,650 and $76,090 a year.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,560 | $18.54 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,650 | $21.95 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $53,790 | $25.86 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $76,090 | $36.58 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $83,200 | $40.00 |
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How California compares
California ranks 25th out of 47 states and territories for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other states
Nevada $65,250North Dakota $63,030New Jersey $62,300South Dakota $62,140Delaware $61,850Montana $61,710Washington $61,370Wyoming $60,880Oregon $60,830Indiana $60,460Maryland $60,360Iowa $59,860Idaho $59,600Illinois $59,430Maine $58,880Wisconsin $58,870Oklahoma $58,860Vermont $58,750Connecticut $58,690Minnesota $58,040Texas $57,150New York $56,550Utah $56,070Colorado $55,400Arizona $53,630Ohio $53,400Missouri $51,330Pennsylvania $51,310Michigan $50,870North Carolina $50,750New Hampshire $50,360Kansas $50,290Georgia $50,170Alabama $50,000Hawaii $49,990New Mexico $49,920Nebraska $49,810Arkansas $49,030Mississippi $49,030Kentucky $48,970Florida $48,360Louisiana $48,330Tennessee $47,830Virginia $47,700South Carolina $46,640West Virginia $46,240
Working as Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California
Nationally, about 38,000 people work as Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($53,790) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make in California?
The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in California is $53,790 per year, or about $25.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,560 at the entry level to $83,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians about 5% less than the national median of $56,550. California ranks 25th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $53,790 a year. About 4,730 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians are employed in California. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.