Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $48,640 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $67,300
Employed locally 110
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $48,640
    75th
    $58,440
    90th
    $67,300

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Vallejo, CA $76,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,520
    Nevada $63,990
    Evansville, IN $59,770

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,950
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,690
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Richmond, VA is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 6.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.