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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,790
Median Annual Salary
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+8.4% vs 2024
$59,990
Mean Salary
$53,790
Median Salary
$25.86
Hourly Rate
4,730 people work as Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California earn a median salary of $53,790 per year ($4,482/month).
This is 2.2% below the national average of $54,980.
California ranks #25 out of 47 states for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay.
Approximately 4,730 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 8.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
Top Skills
Equipment Maintenance
4.0
Repairing
4.0
Troubleshooting
3.88
Operation and Control
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.68
Customer and Personal Service
3.39
Computers and Electronics
3.36
English Language
3.34
Mathematics
3.23
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(41.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California
Salaries for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California range from $38,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $83,200 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,650 and $76,090.
Median $53,790
P10: $38,560P25: $45,650P75: $76,090P90: $83,200
10th
$38,560
25th
$45,650
Median
$53,790
75th
$76,090
90th
$83,200
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,560
$18.54
$3,213
25th Percentile
$45,650
$21.95
$3,804
Median (50th)
$53,790
$25.86
$4,482
75th Percentile
$76,090
$36.58
$6,340
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$83,200
$40.00
$6,933
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,990 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#25
California ranks #25 of 47 states
$54,980
National avg. for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California is $53,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,990.
What is the salary range for a Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California?
Salaries for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California range from $38,560 at the 10th percentile to $83,200 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,650 and $76,090.
What is the starting salary for a Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California?
Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians positions in California typically start around $38,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,650 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,730 people are employed as Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California is approximately $25.86 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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