Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $63,130 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $43,590
90th percentile $78,020
Employed locally 130
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,590
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $63,130
    75th
    $75,680
    90th
    $78,020

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 38% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in San Diego, CA is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 21.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,590 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.