Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $50,550 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $38,820
90th percentile $77,160
Employed locally 60
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,820
    25th
    $42,240
    50th (median)
    $50,550
    75th
    $70,190
    90th
    $77,160

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 26% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,680
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Chico, CA is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Chico, CA is 2.9% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,820 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,240.