Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $50,250 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $64,100
Employed locally 50
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $50,250
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $64,100

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,000
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $61,510
    Modesto, CA $60,990
    St. Louis, MO-IL $60,000
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $59,460

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,260
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,060
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71,050
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$54,600
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Columbia, MO is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Columbia, MO is 3.5% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.