Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $60,760 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.21
10th percentile $37,130
90th percentile $77,340
Employed locally 50
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,130
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $60,760
    75th
    $72,570
    90th
    $77,340

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 101% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 1% above 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,460
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,660
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Lafayette, IN is $29.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Lafayette, IN is 16.7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,130 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.