Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,990 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.32
10th percentile $39,450
90th percentile $80,100
Employed locally 250
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,450
    25th
    $45,040
    50th (median)
    $60,990
    75th
    $73,380
    90th
    $80,100

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 23% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $60,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,630
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $78,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Modesto, CA is $29.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 17.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,450 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,040.