Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,510 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $77,590
Employed locally 270
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $44,140
    50th (median)
    $49,510
    75th
    $64,230
    90th
    $77,590

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,660
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,380
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,310
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Southern Indiana is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Southern Indiana is 4.9% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,140.