Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,310 +10% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $74,620
Employed locally 280
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $57,310
    75th
    $59,500
    90th
    $74,620

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,270
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,850
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55,980
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Northeast Iowa is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Northeast Iowa is 10% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.