Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,030 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $73,100
Employed locally 170
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $62,940
    90th
    $73,100

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,310
    Amarillo, TX $54,980
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,620
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,710
    Abilene, TX $47,100
    Lubbock, TX $37,030

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Houston, TX is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 5.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.