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Job outlook for farm equipment mechanics in the United States
Are farm equipment mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, farm equipment mechanic jobs are in demand. Farm equipment mechanic demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Farm equipment mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of farm equipment mechanic jobs and the average farm equipment mechanic salary over time.
Farm equipment mechanic jobs over time
Farm equipment mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 16 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 16 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 15 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 15 | 0.00% |
Average farm equipment mechanic salary over time
Farm equipment mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,152 | $19.78 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $39,576 | $19.03 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $38,104 | $18.32 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $36,894 | $17.74 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | $35,469 | $17.05 | +2.1% |
Farm equipment mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of farm equipment mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where farm equipment mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for farm equipment mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 297 | 28% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 677 | 22% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 122 | 16% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 120 | 16% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 264 | 14% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 238 | 14% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 392 | 13% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 122 | 13% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 80 | 13% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 78 | 13% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 108 | 12% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 560 | 11% |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 324 | 11% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 238 | 11% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 689 | 10% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 584 | 10% |
| 17 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 446 | 10% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 292 | 10% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 136 | 10% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 71 | 10% |