Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $46,800 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $73,850
Employed locally 420
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $38,770
    50th (median)
    $46,800
    75th
    $59,130
    90th
    $73,850

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,060
    Vallejo, CA $76,040
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $70,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,330

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 10.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,770.