Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $56,190 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.02
10th percentile $43,890
90th percentile $72,870
Employed locally 70
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,890
    25th
    $46,880
    50th (median)
    $56,190
    75th
    $58,780
    90th
    $72,870

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 25% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Albany, OR $68,650
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $67,010
    Syracuse, NY $59,590
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,190

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,860
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,440
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,820
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,130

    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, NY is $27.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.80 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, NY is 7.9% 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 $43,890 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,880.