What is the salary of a Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician?

The typical salary range is $36,456 - $72,912 per year.

Tech & EngineeringStable

Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician

Operational-level

Also known as: Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (Ag Equipment Mechanic), Agricultural Mechanic (Ag Mechanic), Agricultural Service Technician (Ag Service Tech), Assembly Repairer

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

Agricultural MechanicsHeavy Equipment MaintenanceDiesel TechnologyFarm Machinery RepairMechanical EngineeringTechnical ServicesSkilled TradesTechnicalAgriculturalOutdoors

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly shift the role of Farm Equipment Mechanics, demanding new skills in the next 5-10 years. Technicians will increasingly need expertise in diagnosing complex software, sensor systems, and data streams for AI-driven predictive maintenance and autonomous machinery. Their work will evolve from purely mechanical repairs to a blend of sophisticated digital troubleshooting and traditional hands-on maintenance.

Salary

$36,456 - $72,912 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position