Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $49,060 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $75,850
Employed locally 50
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $46,020
    50th (median)
    $49,060
    75th
    $60,520
    90th
    $75,850

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,370
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $57,830
    Lawrence, KS $55,570
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $52,420
    Jackson, MS $50,460
    Wichita, KS $50,300

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68,050
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,630
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$105,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Topeka, KS is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 5.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,020.