Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
Median pay: $56,550/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +11% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 3,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
• Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
• Record details of repairs made and parts used.
• Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
• Clean and lubricate parts.
• Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
• Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
What's the median pay for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians?
The median pay for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians is $56,550 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians?
Employment for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians is projected to change +11% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians?
About 3,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.