Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,470
- 25th Percentile — Junior$46,450
- 50th Percentile — Median$56,550
- 75th Percentile — Senior$65,580
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$78,740
The top 10% of Farm Equipment Mechanics earn $78,740 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $37,470, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (est.) | $87,081 | +52.0% |
| Alaska (est.) | $75,623 | +32.0% |
| Massachusetts (est.) | $74,477 | +30.0% |
| North Dakota | $67,410 | +17.7% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $65,884 | +15.0% |
| Oregon | $63,870 | +11.5% |
| New Jersey | $63,730 | +11.2% |
| Washington | $63,580 | +11.0% |
| South Dakota | $63,550 | +10.9% |
| Nevada | $63,540 | +10.9% |
| Maryland | $62,460 | +9.0% |
| Illinois | $62,300 | +8.7% |
| Delaware | $62,150 | +8.5% |
| Montana | $61,350 | +7.1% |
| Iowa | $61,270 | +6.9% |
| Maine | $60,990 | +6.5% |
| Wyoming | $60,740 | +6.0% |
| California | $59,990 | +4.7% |
| Indiana | $59,590 | +4.0% |
| Arizona | $59,050 | +3.1% |
| Idaho | $58,750 | +2.5% |
| Utah | $58,200 | +1.6% |
| Connecticut | $58,170 | +1.5% |
| Texas | $57,930 | +1.1% |
| North Carolina | $57,900 | +1.1% |
| Wisconsin | $57,280 | +0.0% |
| Vermont | $56,990 | -0.5% |
| Oklahoma | $56,820 | -0.8% |
| Colorado | $56,710 | -1.0% |
| Minnesota | $56,330 | -1.7% |
| New York | $56,040 | -2.2% |
| Hawaii | $55,510 | -3.1% |
| Georgia | $55,400 | -3.3% |
| Ohio | $55,310 | -3.5% |
| Missouri | $55,030 | -3.9% |
| New Hampshire | $54,630 | -4.6% |
| Louisiana | $54,530 | -4.8% |
| Michigan | $53,670 | -6.3% |
| Alabama | $53,610 | -6.4% |
| New Mexico | $53,570 | -6.5% |
| Arkansas | $53,360 | -6.9% |
| Nebraska | $53,190 | -7.2% |
| Kansas | $53,050 | -7.4% |
| Tennessee | $51,990 | -9.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $51,900 | -9.4% |
| Kentucky | $50,620 | -11.6% |
| South Carolina | $50,510 | -11.8% |
| Mississippi | $50,290 | -12.2% |
| Florida | $49,820 | -13.0% |
| Virginia | $48,630 | -15.1% |
| West Virginia | $45,670 | -20.3% |
What Factors Affect Farm Equipment Mechanics Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Farm Equipment Mechanics is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: North Dakota pays an average of $67,410, while West Virginia pays $45,670 — a gap of $21,740 per year.
The middle half of Farm Equipment Mechanics earn between $46,450 and $65,580 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,470, while the top 10% earn more than $78,740.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Farm Equipment Mechanics?
The average salary for Farm Equipment Mechanics in the United States is $57,290 per year, with a median of $56,550.
What is the starting salary for Farm Equipment Mechanics?
Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics typically earn between $37,470 and $46,450 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Farm Equipment Mechanics the most?
North Dakota pays Farm Equipment Mechanics the most at $67,410 per year on average, followed by Oregon ($63,870) and New Jersey ($63,730).
How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $57,290, Farm Equipment Mechanics earn approximately $27.54 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Farm Equipment Mechanics a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 37,870 Farm Equipment Mechanics jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $57,290 and a median of $56,550 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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