Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $50,130 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.10
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $75,110
Employed locally 70
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $50,130
    75th
    $73,990
    90th
    $75,110

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,500
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,520
    Lincoln, NE $58,850
    Lawrence, KS $55,570
    Lancaster, PA $53,600

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54,180
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,420
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Raleigh, NC is $24.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.