Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $59,450 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $48,050
90th percentile $74,440
Employed locally 50
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,050
    25th
    $49,460
    50th (median)
    $59,450
    75th
    $60,760
    90th
    $74,440

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $63,910
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,370
    Rochester, MN $61,290
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,870
    St. Cloud, MN $59,680

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $53,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,300
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Mankato, MN is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Mankato, MN is 14.2% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,050 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,460.