Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $51,270 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.65
10th percentile $32,550
90th percentile $80,070
Employed locally 100
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,550
    25th
    $49,510
    50th (median)
    $51,270
    75th
    $61,990
    90th
    $80,070

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,930
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $53,430
    Toledo, OH $53,420
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,940
    Cleveland, OH $49,220

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,450
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Columbus, OH is $24.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 1.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,550 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,510.