Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $57,460 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $48,790
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 30
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,790
    25th
    $50,980
    50th (median)
    $57,460
    75th
    $72,490
    90th
    $77,380

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 96% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 4% 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
    Vallejo, CA $76,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Albany, OR $68,650
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,520
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $63,910
    Great Falls, MT $62,870

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,540
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,980
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,240
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Tuscaloosa, AL is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 10.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,790 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,980.