Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $51,190 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $74,970
Employed locally 80
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $44,610
    50th (median)
    $51,190
    75th
    $64,340
    90th
    $74,970

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 45% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $88,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,280
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $120,680
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,360
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.7% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,750 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,610.