Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
SOC 49-3041 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians is $49,210, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $52,120, and an estimated 36,830 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +12.1% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -4.7% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 11% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,210 | $49,210 | 36,830 |
| 2022 | $48,010 | $49,986 | 35,280 |
| 2021 | $46,910 | $52,750 | 35,030 |
| 2020 | $43,880 | $51,661 | 35,720 |
Nominal change
+12.1%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-4.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+11%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
39,000
Projected 2034
43,300
Annual Openings
3,700
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $49,210. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $63,670 | +29.4% | 50 |
| Nevada | $63,530 | +29.1% | 90 |
| North Dakota | $62,400 | +26.8% | 740 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $62,400 | +26.8% | 240 |
| South Dakota | $61,360 | +24.7% | 780 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $61,350 | +24.7% | 170 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $61,300 | +24.6% | 350 |
| Colorado | $61,190 | +24.3% | 150 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $60,950 | +23.9% | 200 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $60,880 | +23.7% | 170 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$34,870
25th Pct
$41,290
Median
$49,210
75th Pct
$61,310
90th Pct
$72,450
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