Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $60,580 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 260
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $48,790
    50th (median)
    $60,580
    75th
    $66,460
    90th
    $77,380

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 21% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $70,320
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,180
    Minot, ND $63,120
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $62,090
    Billings, MT $61,870

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,100
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 16.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,790.