Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $48,340 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $77,560
Employed locally 160
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $39,360
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $65,150
    90th
    $77,560

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 50% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,460
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 7.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,360.