Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary: $52,080 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 36,880 farm equipment mechanics and service technicians work nationally, and $52,080 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown rose about 9% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 4.8% annual growth.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians: what the data shows
Common questions about farm equipment mechanics and service technicians careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a farm equipment mechanics and service technicians?
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 49-3041.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 36,880 workers.
What does a farm equipment mechanics and service technicians do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Getting Information, Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make?
BLS national median annual wage: $52,080 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $58,116 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,179 |
| 25th percentile | $45,197 |
| Median (50th) | $50,948 |
| 75th percentile | $71,661 |
| 90th percentile | $81,376 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking, Operations Monitoring, and knowledge areas including Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, Computers and Electronics, English Language. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 4.8% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 26.2%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 59.1%.
Current U.S. headcount: 36,880.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do farm equipment mechanics and service technicianss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 36,880 | 18.0% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 36,600 | 17.9% |
| Wholesale Trade | 27,390 | 13.4% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 25,790 | 12.6% |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 25,640 | 12.5% |
| Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 24,460 | 11.9% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | 355,410 | $99,590 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 136,390 | $78,680 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 75,710 | $155,020 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 43,640 | $39,270 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 53,520 | $60,800 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 293,930 | $100,070 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 497,800 | $103,790 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians workforce.
Employment Over Time
36,880 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians grew from 7,960 in 2009 to 16,740 in 2025 (110.3%).
Historical employment for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$52,080 Median pay (BLS national)
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians earn $52,080 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Salary distribution for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Employment Growth Projections
4.8% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
21,117 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 26.2%
26,639 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 59.1%
This occupation is projected to grow at 4.8% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Wage Trends by Industry
-3.8% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 4,360 employees, $56,590 avg wage
- IA: 2,110 employees, $57,910 avg wage
- IL: 2,010 employees, $63,300 avg wage
- KS: 1,950 employees, $52,510 avg wage
- TX: 1,920 employees, $49,840 avg wage
- WI: 1,610 employees, $52,950 avg wage
- NE: 1,540 employees, $54,100 avg wage
- IN: 1,540 employees, $55,160 avg wage
- MN: 1,450 employees, $58,640 avg wage
- WA: 1,240 employees, $59,200 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 540 employees, $75,110 avg wage
- Fresno, CA: 500 employees, $52,620 avg wage
- Bakersfield-Delano, CA: 420 employees, $50,400 avg wage
- Visalia, CA: 360 employees, $53,090 avg wage
- Salinas, CA: 350 employees, $52,300 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 320 employees, $55,900 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 290 employees, $50,210 avg wage
- Kansas City, MO-KS: 280 employees, $51,530 avg wage
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI: 280 employees, $61,360 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 280 employees, $63,600 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Diversity
Demographic information on Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians is about 36,880 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in 2023 were Business Administration, Technical Training, Engineering.
Common majors for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians workers.
Education level distribution for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Skills
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians need many skills, but most especially Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking.
Required skills for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians include Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, Computers and Electronics, English Language, Mathematics.
Knowledge areas required for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians include Multilimb Coordination, Manual Dexterity, Control Precision, Finger Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness.
Required abilities for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
Daily Activities
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians spend their time on activities such as Getting Information, Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials.
Most important work activities for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians.
About
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians earn $52,080 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
49-3041 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians reports an average salary of $58,116.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 36,880 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 4.8%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.