Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $61,440 +18% vs national
Median hourly $29.54
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $80,540
Employed locally 190
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $43,010
    50th (median)
    $61,440
    75th
    $75,180
    90th
    $80,540

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 94% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 6% 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
    Vallejo, CA $76,040
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $70,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,330

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,470
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,590
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Merced, CA is $29.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Merced, CA is 18% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,010.