Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $49,630 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $64,510
Employed locally 190
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $49,630
    75th
    $59,810
    90th
    $64,510

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $61,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,870
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,630
    Twin Falls, ID $58,250
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,530
    Green Bay, WI $56,100

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,980
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,000
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Appleton, WI is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Appleton, WI is 4.7% below 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.