Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $60,530 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $81,450
Employed locally 90
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $76,790
    90th
    $81,450

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 94% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 6% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $70,320
    Peoria, IL $62,890
    Billings, MT $61,870
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $60,230
    St. Louis, MO-IL $60,000

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,730
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,250
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $48,380
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Champaign, IL is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Champaign, IL is 16.2% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.