Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Manhattan, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manhattan, KS

Median annual salary $48,430 -7% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $76,970
Employed locally 50
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $38,120
    50th (median)
    $48,430
    75th
    $62,010
    90th
    $76,970

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,370
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $57,830
    Lawrence, KS $55,570
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $52,420
    Jackson, MS $50,460
    Wichita, KS $50,300

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,010
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,300
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67,450
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$53,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Manhattan, KS is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Manhattan, KS is 7% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,120.