Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $60,240 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $39,960
90th percentile $74,980
Employed locally 60
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,960
    25th
    $48,960
    50th (median)
    $60,240
    75th
    $63,830
    90th
    $74,980

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 22% 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
    Ames, IA $61,670
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $61,510
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,580
    Dubuque, IA $60,030
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $59,460

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,230
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,570
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,610
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,830
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 15.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,960 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,960.