Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $70,320 +35% vs national
Median hourly $33.81
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $103,620
Employed locally 540
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $57,980
    50th (median)
    $70,320
    75th
    $91,150
    90th
    $103,620

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 21% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Albany, OR $68,650
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,520

    Nearby metros — Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,500
    Peoria, IL $62,890
    Billings, MT $61,870
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $60,530
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $60,230
    St. Louis, MO-IL $60,000

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,940
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$89,540
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,960
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Chicago, IL-IN is $33.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 35% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,980.