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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $70,070 +34.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.69
10th percentile $48,060
90th percentile $96,210
Employed locally 70
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,060
    25th
    $50,080
    50th (median)
    $70,070
    75th
    $93,630
    90th
    $96,210

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Albany, OR $68,650
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,520

    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
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,330
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,130

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in San Jose, CA is $33.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 34.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,060 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,080.