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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Farm equipment mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3041) employed 37,870 people in May 2025. The median pay is $56,550 a year ($27.19 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,470 and the highest-paid 10% more than $78,740. BLS projects its employment to change by +10.7% between 2025 and 2035 (about 3,700 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest median pay: Nevada ($65,250), North Dakota ($63,030), New Jersey ($62,300). Most jobs: California (4,730), Iowa (2,210), Texas (2,200).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,470 | $18.01 |
| 25th percentile | $46,450 | $22.33 |
| Median | $56,550 | $27.19 |
| Mean | $57,290 | $27.54 |
| 75th percentile | $65,580 | $31.53 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $78,740 | $37.86 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 41,900 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 46,400 |
| Change in jobs | 4,500 |
| Percent change | +10.7% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 3,700 |
| Self-employed share | 1.8% |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Long-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 680 | 1.32 | $50,000 | $35,930 | $76,780 | -12% | 26% |
| Arizona | 700 | 0.89 | $53,630 | $32,580 | $98,590 | -5% | 37% |
| Arkansas | 790 | 2.50 | $49,030 | $30,970 | $76,420 | -13% | 24% |
| California | 4,730 | 1.07 | $53,790 | $38,560 | $83,200 | -5% | 47% |
| Colorado | 270 | 0.39 | $55,400 | $31,200 | $83,190 | -2% | 39% |
| Connecticut | 70 | 0.17 | $58,690 | $42,430 | $77,900 | +4% | 32% |
| Delaware | 70 | 0.63 | $61,850 | $44,460 | $78,510 | +9% | 30% |
| Florida | 800 | 0.33 | $48,360 | $35,100 | $68,040 | -14% | 45% |
| Georgia | 570 | 0.48 | $50,170 | $38,030 | $79,330 | -11% | 36% |
| Hawaii | 40 | 0.26 | $49,990 | $46,840 | $69,950 | -12% | 47% |
| Idaho | 680 | 3.25 | $59,600 | $42,200 | $78,330 | +5% | 28% |
| Illinois | 1,770 | 1.19 | $59,430 | $40,420 | $85,270 | +5% | 27% |
| Indiana | 1,200 | 1.54 | $60,460 | $39,120 | $78,020 | +7% | 22% |
| Iowa | 2,210 | 5.83 | $59,860 | $44,190 | $77,880 | +6% | 20% |
| Kansas | 2,130 | 6.09 | $50,290 | $34,550 | $70,340 | -11% | 26% |
| Kentucky | 800 | 1.65 | $48,970 | $28,070 | $76,490 | -13% | 24% |
| Louisiana | 320 | 0.69 | $48,330 | $36,430 | $77,430 | -15% | 26% |
| Maine | 130 | 0.82 | $58,880 | $41,630 | $85,550 | +4% | 25% |
| Michigan | 980 | 0.91 | $50,870 | $38,170 | $73,990 | -10% | 28% |
| Minnesota | 1,620 | 2.26 | $58,040 | $37,810 | $76,950 | +3% | 27% |
| Mississippi | 520 | 1.82 | $49,030 | $36,870 | $63,850 | -13% | 24% |
| Missouri | 960 | 1.35 | $51,330 | $37,470 | $73,850 | -9% | 25% |
| Montana | 400 | 3.18 | $61,710 | $41,630 | $81,240 | +9% | 23% |
| Nebraska | 1,770 | 7.09 | $49,810 | $36,390 | $77,340 | -12% | 27% |
| Nevada | 70 | 0.18 | $65,250 | $49,380 | $91,170 | +15% | 31% |
| New Hampshire | 70 | 0.43 | $50,360 | $44,760 | $68,410 | -11% | 37% |
| New Jersey | 260 | 0.25 | $62,300 | $48,090 | $78,660 | +10% | 35% |
| New Mexico | 120 | 0.59 | $49,920 | $36,750 | $75,810 | -12% | 27% |
| New York | 650 | 0.28 | $56,550 | $43,670 | $73,680 | +0% | 35% |
| North Carolina | 300 | 0.25 | $50,750 | $37,150 | $93,240 | -10% | 32% |
| North Dakota | 770 | 7.40 | $63,030 | $48,120 | $90,260 | +11% | 19% |
| Ohio | 1,300 | 0.96 | $53,400 | $30,430 | $78,980 | -6% | 24% |
| Oklahoma | 380 | 0.92 | $58,860 | $40,670 | $74,540 | +4% | 21% |
| Oregon | 660 | 1.38 | $60,830 | $45,520 | $85,740 | +8% | 32% |
| Pennsylvania | 990 | 0.67 | $51,310 | $35,250 | $64,500 | -9% | 29% |
| South Carolina | 260 | 0.46 | $46,640 | $35,050 | $72,180 | -18% | 33% |
| South Dakota | 820 | 7.35 | $62,140 | $46,750 | $79,880 | +10% | 19% |
| Tennessee | 1,030 | 1.28 | $47,830 | $36,090 | $74,880 | -15% | 32% |
| Texas | 2,200 | 0.64 | $57,150 | $36,530 | $78,700 | +1% | 31% |
| Utah | 190 | 0.46 | $56,070 | $34,730 | $82,980 | -1% | 34% |
| Vermont | 130 | 1.76 | $58,750 | $45,950 | $73,590 | +4% | 27% |
| Virginia | 460 | 0.46 | $47,700 | $36,030 | $61,900 | -16% | 41% |
| Washington | 1,120 | 1.30 | $61,370 | $46,090 | $87,360 | +9% | 36% |
| West Virginia | 60 | 0.33 | $46,240 | $31,760 | $62,530 | -18% | 23% |
| Wisconsin | 1,560 | 2.18 | $58,870 | $38,660 | $74,800 | +4% | 23% |
| Wyoming | 90 | 1.33 | $60,880 | $38,650 | $82,020 | +8% | 20% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 360 | $63,900 | $48,680 | $106,070 | 0.32 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 340 | $63,760 | $36,240 | $104,260 | 0.59 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 360 | $59,290 | $43,890 | $79,920 | 0.36 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 400 | $50,290 | $37,580 | $69,380 | 1.49 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 310 | $49,130 | $35,100 | $66,260 | 0.45 |
| Fresno, CA | 530 | $48,760 | $37,460 | $78,550 | 4.57 |
| Salinas, CA | 410 | $47,400 | $38,390 | $79,450 | 8.93 |
| Visalia, CA | 440 | $47,320 | $37,440 | $72,160 | 10.58 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 400 | $47,210 | $35,360 | $76,460 | 4.82 |
The median is $56,550 a year ($27.19 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $37,470 and the highest-paid tenth over $78,740 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
37,870 in May 2025, and BLS projects +10.7% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS).
Nevada, with a median of $65,250 (among states with published figures).