Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $61,670 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $79,600
Employed locally 80
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $49,520
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $66,030
    90th
    $79,600

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 87% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,060
    Vallejo, CA $76,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $70,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Albany, OR $68,650

    Nearby metros — Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Peoria, IL $62,890
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $61,510
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,580
    Cedar Rapids, IA $60,240
    Dubuque, IA $60,030
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $59,460

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,460
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,340
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,510
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Ames, IA is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.35 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Ames, IA is 18.4% above the national median of $52,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Ames?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,520.