Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $46,760 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $74,810
Employed locally 350
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $62,280
    90th
    $74,810

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Vallejo, CA $76,040
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $70,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,330

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,550
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $75,190
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $67,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Salinas, CA is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Salinas, CA is 10.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.