Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $57,580 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.68
10th percentile $42,120
90th percentile $100,960
Employed locally 40
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,120
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $57,580
    75th
    $74,570
    90th
    $100,960

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 95% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 5% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,520
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,130
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $61,990

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,140
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,530
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,270

    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, LA is $27.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.18 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, LA is 10.6% 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 $42,120 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.