49-3041

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Role Overview

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems. Excludes “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists” (49-3031).

Recommended Majors

Agricultural Mechanization, General. Agricultural Power Machinery Operation. Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician. Irrigation Management Technology/Technician. Agricultural Mechanization, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Nevada	$63,990
South Dakota	$62,510
North Dakota	$62,390
Oregon	$62,210
New Jersey	$61,620
Delaware	$61,020
Minnesota	$60,450
Arizona	$60,130
Illinois	$59,650
Washington	$59,150
Wyoming	$58,620
Tennessee	$58,560
Connecticut	$58,390
Idaho	$58,220
Iowa	$58,220

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$52,080

Projected Growth (10yr)

+11.0%

Avg. annual openings

3.7k

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