Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$56,550
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$27.19
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$78,740
entry level starts ~$37,470
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 38,000 employed

How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make?

The median pay for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in the United States is $56,550 per year — about $27.19 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $37,470, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $78,740.

That is $4,840 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary range by percentile

Half of all Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians earn between $46,450 and $65,580 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,470$18.01
25th percentile (early career)$46,450$22.33
50th percentile (median)$56,550$27.19
75th percentile (experienced)$65,580$31.53
90th percentile (top earners)$78,740$37.86

Highest-paying states for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Nevada leads the country for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay at $65,250 a year, followed by North Dakota ($63,030) and New Jersey ($62,300). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $46,240 — a gap of $19,010 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Nevada$65,250$31.37+15%
2North Dakota$63,030$30.30+11%
3New Jersey$62,300$29.95+10%
4South Dakota$62,140$29.88+10%
5Delaware$61,850$29.74+9%

Workforce and education

About 38,000 people work as Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make in the United States?
The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in the United States is $56,550 per year, or about $27.19 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $37,470, while the top 10% of earners make $78,740 or more.
How does Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians median of $56,550 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians the most?
Nevada is the highest-paying state for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians, with a median salary of $65,250 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians work in the United States?
About 38,000 people were employed as Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.