Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $61,290 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $47,750
90th percentile $71,840
Employed locally 30
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,750
    25th
    $52,730
    50th (median)
    $61,290
    75th
    $66,460
    90th
    $71,840

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,370
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,870
    St. Cloud, MN $59,680
    Mankato, MN $59,450

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,070
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,630
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $68,420
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $63,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Rochester, MN is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Rochester, MN is 17.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,750 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,730.