Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $61,510 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.57
10th percentile $44,680
90th percentile $77,510
Employed locally 200
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,680
    25th
    $50,180
    50th (median)
    $61,510
    75th
    $69,650
    90th
    $77,510

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Peoria, IL $62,890
    Ames, IA $61,670
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,580
    Cedar Rapids, IA $60,240
    Dubuque, IA $60,030
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $59,460

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,630
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $29.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 18.1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,680 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,180.