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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Median Salary
52,080
Job Outlook
+6%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 21,700 openings for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$35,130

10%

$52,080

Median

$63,990

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    51%

  • High school

    43%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

  • Some college

    1%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician
  • Agricultural Mechanization, General
  • Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
  • Agricultural Mechanization, Other

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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