Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $56,550 · Median hourly: $27.19 · Employment: 37,870
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,470 | $18.01 |
| 25th | $46,450 | $22.33 |
| Median | $56,550 | $27.19 |
| 75th | $65,580 | $31.53 |
| 90th | $78,740 | $37.86 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-3041
- Total U.S. employment: 37,870
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
At $27.19 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $56,555 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $56,550.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,000 | $24.04 | -11.6% | 680 |
| Arizona | $53,630 | $25.78 | -5.2% | 700 |
| Arkansas | $49,030 | $23.57 | -13.3% | 790 |
| California | $53,790 | $25.86 | -4.9% | 4,730 |
| Colorado | $55,400 | $26.64 | -2.0% | 270 |
| Connecticut | $58,690 | $28.22 | +3.8% | 70 |
| Delaware | $61,850 | $29.73 | +9.4% | 70 |
| Florida | $48,360 | $23.25 | -14.5% | 800 |
| Georgia | $50,170 | $24.12 | -11.3% | 570 |
| Hawaii | $49,990 | $24.03 | -11.6% | 40 |
| Idaho | $59,600 | $28.65 | +5.4% | 680 |
| Illinois | $59,430 | $28.57 | +5.1% | 1,770 |
| Indiana | $60,460 | $29.07 | +6.9% | 1,200 |
| Iowa | $59,860 | $28.78 | +5.9% | 2,210 |
| Kansas | $50,290 | $24.18 | -11.1% | 2,130 |
| Kentucky | $48,970 | $23.54 | -13.4% | 800 |
| Louisiana | $48,330 | $23.24 | -14.5% | 320 |
| Maine | $58,880 | $28.31 | +4.1% | 130 |
| Maryland | $60,360 | $29.02 | +6.7% | 0 |
| Michigan | $50,870 | $24.46 | -10.0% | 980 |
| Minnesota | $58,040 | $27.90 | +2.6% | 1,620 |
| Mississippi | $49,030 | $23.57 | -13.3% | 520 |
| Missouri | $51,330 | $24.68 | -9.2% | 960 |
| Montana | $61,710 | $29.67 | +9.1% | 400 |
| Nebraska | $49,810 | $23.95 | -11.9% | 1,770 |
| Nevada | $65,250 | $31.37 | +15.4% | 70 |
| New Hampshire | $50,360 | $24.21 | -10.9% | 70 |
| New Jersey | $62,300 | $29.95 | +10.2% | 260 |
| New Mexico | $49,920 | $24.00 | -11.7% | 120 |
| New York | $56,550 | $27.19 | 0.0% | 650 |
| North Carolina | $50,750 | $24.40 | -10.3% | 300 |
| North Dakota | $63,030 | $30.30 | +11.5% | 770 |
| Ohio | $53,400 | $25.67 | -5.6% | 1,300 |
| Oklahoma | $58,860 | $28.30 | +4.1% | 380 |
| Oregon | $60,830 | $29.24 | +7.6% | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,310 | $24.67 | -9.3% | 990 |
| South Carolina | $46,640 | $22.42 | -17.5% | 260 |
| South Dakota | $62,140 | $29.87 | +9.9% | 820 |
| Tennessee | $47,830 | $23.00 | -15.4% | 1,030 |
| Texas | $57,150 | $27.47 | +1.1% | 2,200 |
| Utah | $56,070 | $26.96 | -0.8% | 190 |
| Vermont | $58,750 | $28.25 | +3.9% | 130 |
| Virginia | $47,700 | $22.93 | -15.6% | 460 |
| Washington | $61,370 | $29.51 | +8.5% | 1,120 |
| West Virginia | $46,240 | $22.23 | -18.2% | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $58,870 | $28.31 | +4.1% | 1,560 |
| Wyoming | $60,880 | $29.27 | +7.7% | 90 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians?
The median annual wage for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians is $56,550 ($27.19 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays farm equipment mechanics and service technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many farm equipment mechanics and service technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 37,870 farm equipment mechanics and service technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $27.19. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.