Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary by State
Also called: Farm Equipment Mechanics
The national median pay for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians is $56,550 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,240 in West Virginia to $65,250 in Nevada.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,470
- 25th percentile
- $46,450
- Median
- $56,550
- 75th percentile
- $65,580
- Top 10%
- $78,740
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 37,870 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $65,250 | +15% | $49,380 | $91,170 | 70 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $63,030 | +11% | $48,120 | $90,260 | 770 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $62,300 | +10% | $48,090 | $78,660 | 260 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $62,140 | +10% | $46,750 | $79,880 | 820 |
| 5 | Delaware | $61,850 | +9% | $44,460 | $78,510 | 70 |
| 6 | Montana | $61,710 | +9% | $41,630 | $81,240 | 400 |
| 7 | Washington | $61,370 | +9% | $46,090 | $87,360 | 1,120 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $60,880 | +8% | $38,650 | $82,020 | 90 |
| 9 | Oregon | $60,830 | +8% | $45,520 | $85,740 | 660 |
| 10 | Indiana | $60,460 | +7% | $39,120 | $78,020 | 1,200 |
| 11 | Maryland | $60,360 | +7% | $46,320 | $75,980 | Not published |
| 12 | Iowa | $59,860 | +6% | $44,190 | $77,880 | 2,210 |
| 13 | Idaho | $59,600 | +5% | $42,200 | $78,330 | 680 |
| 14 | Illinois | $59,430 | +5% | $40,420 | $85,270 | 1,770 |
| 15 | Maine | $58,880 | +4% | $41,630 | $85,550 | 130 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $58,870 | +4% | $38,660 | $74,800 | 1,560 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $58,860 | +4% | $40,670 | $74,540 | 380 |
| 18 | Vermont | $58,750 | +4% | $45,950 | $73,590 | 130 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $58,690 | +4% | $42,430 | $77,900 | 70 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $58,040 | +3% | $37,810 | $76,950 | 1,620 |
| 21 | Texas | $57,150 | +1% | $36,530 | $78,700 | 2,200 |
| 22 | New York | $56,550 | 0% | $43,670 | $73,680 | 650 |
| 23 | Utah | $56,070 | −1% | $34,730 | $82,980 | 190 |
| 24 | Colorado | $55,400 | −2% | $31,200 | $83,190 | 270 |
| 25 | California | $53,790 | −5% | $38,560 | $83,200 | 4,730 |
| 26 | Arizona | $53,630 | −5% | $32,580 | $98,590 | 700 |
| 27 | Ohio | $53,400 | −6% | $30,430 | $78,980 | 1,300 |
| 28 | Missouri | $51,330 | −9% | $37,470 | $73,850 | 960 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $51,310 | −9% | $35,250 | $64,500 | 990 |
| 30 | Michigan | $50,870 | −10% | $38,170 | $73,990 | 980 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $50,750 | −10% | $37,150 | $93,240 | 300 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $50,360 | −11% | $44,760 | $68,410 | 70 |
| 33 | Kansas | $50,290 | −11% | $34,550 | $70,340 | 2,130 |
| 34 | Georgia | $50,170 | −11% | $38,030 | $79,330 | 570 |
| 35 | Alabama | $50,000 | −12% | $35,930 | $76,780 | 680 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $49,990 | −12% | $46,840 | $69,950 | 40 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $49,920 | −12% | $36,750 | $75,810 | 120 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $49,810 | −12% | $36,390 | $77,340 | 1,770 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $49,030 | −13% | $30,970 | $76,420 | 790 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $49,030 | −13% | $36,870 | $63,850 | 520 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $48,970 | −13% | $28,070 | $76,490 | 800 |
| 42 | Florida | $48,360 | −14% | $35,100 | $68,040 | 800 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $48,330 | −15% | $36,430 | $77,430 | 320 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $47,830 | −15% | $36,090 | $74,880 | 1,030 |
| 45 | Virginia | $47,700 | −16% | $36,030 | $61,900 | 460 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $46,640 | −18% | $35,050 | $72,180 | 260 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $46,240 | −18% | $31,760 | $62,530 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary questions
Which state pays farm equipment mechanics and service technicians the most?
Nevada, with a median of $65,250 a year (+15% vs. the national median of $56,550). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays farm equipment mechanics and service technicians the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $46,240 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most farm equipment mechanics and service technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,730, with a median of $53,790.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.