Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $48,880 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $74,370
Employed locally 100
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $46,130
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $72,620
    90th
    $74,370

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 87% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 13% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,240
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,940
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $66,820
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in El Centro, CA is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in El Centro, CA is 6.1% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,130.