Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $55,060 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.47
10th percentile $52,230
90th percentile $82,580
Employed locally 30
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,230
    25th
    $52,230
    50th (median)
    $55,060
    75th
    $74,090
    90th
    $82,580

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $58,430

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,440
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $84,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Rapid City, SD is $26.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Rapid City, SD is 5.7% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $52,230 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,230.