Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $59,010 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $40,940
90th percentile $73,740
Employed locally 80
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,940
    25th
    $48,020
    50th (median)
    $59,010
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $73,740

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $61,510
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,580
    Cedar Rapids, IA $60,240
    Dubuque, IA $60,030

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,700
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,320
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Iowa City, IA is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Iowa City, IA is 13.3% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,940 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,020.