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Field mechanic salary
Average field mechanic salary
$46,395
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Average field mechanic salary by state
Highest paying states for field mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $56,492 | $27.16 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $52,752 | $25.36 |
| 3 | Oregon | $53,491 | $25.72 |
| 4 | Alaska | $57,665 | $27.72 |
| 5 | Washington | $57,975 | $27.87 |
| 6 | Vermont | $50,646 | $24.35 |
| 7 | California | $63,144 | $30.36 |
| 8 | Iowa | $46,921 | $22.56 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $48,009 | $23.08 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $47,433 | $22.80 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $53,439 | $25.69 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $47,997 | $23.08 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $56,468 | $27.15 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $55,090 | $26.49 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $52,248 | $25.12 |
| 16 | Maine | $46,648 | $22.43 |
| 17 | New York | $53,504 | $25.72 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $47,008 | $22.60 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $52,951 | $25.46 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $44,264 | $21.28 |
| 21 | Colorado | $49,617 | $23.85 |
| 22 | Indiana | $44,771 | $21.52 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $46,467 | $22.34 |
| 24 | Maryland | $52,110 | $25.05 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $44,133 | $21.22 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $55,749 | $26.80 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $45,244 | $21.75 |
| 28 | Montana | $42,968 | $20.66 |
| 29 | Utah | $43,567 | $20.95 |
| 30 | Arizona | $45,895 | $22.06 |
| 31 | Illinois | $46,710 | $22.46 |
| 32 | Kansas | $45,812 | $22.02 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $43,481 | $20.90 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $43,923 | $21.12 |
| 35 | Ohio | $41,683 | $20.04 |
| 36 | Virginia | $46,392 | $22.30 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $44,822 | $21.55 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $41,412 | $19.91 |
| 39 | Idaho | $41,850 | $20.12 |
| 40 | Delaware | $45,107 | $21.69 |
| 41 | Texas | $41,856 | $20.12 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $41,707 | $20.05 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $41,304 | $19.86 |
| 44 | Georgia | $41,552 | $19.98 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $38,323 | $18.42 |
| 46 | Florida | $36,927 | $17.75 |
| 47 | Michigan | $41,176 | $19.80 |
| 48 | Alabama | $36,387 | $17.49 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $39,935 | $19.20 |
| 50 | Missouri | $40,481 | $19.46 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $36,407 | $17.50 |
Field mechanic salary details
A field mechanic's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $63,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a field mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
| 75th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| Average | $46,395 | $3,866 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying field mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of field mechanics are lead mechanic, industrial mechanic, and senior mechanic.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technician | $43,077 | $3,590 | $20.71 | 177,784 |
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $49,018 | $4,085 | $23.57 | 98,464 |
| Generator Mechanic | $41,670 | $3,472 | $20.03 | 85,822 |
| Truck Mechanic | $50,169 | $4,181 | $24.12 | 80,942 |
| Diesel Technician | $46,868 | $3,906 | $22.53 | 128,944 |
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Field mechanic salary trends
The average field mechanic salary has risen by $7,911 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average field mechanic earned $38,484 annually, but today, they earn $46,395 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for field mechanics over the last decade.
Compare field mechanic salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average field mechanic salary over time
Compare field mechanic salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Field mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,400 | $22.31 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $44,800 | $21.55 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $43,800 | $21.04 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $42,800 | $20.60 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $41,700 | $20.07 | +1.4% |
Recently added field mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanagold | Mobile Maintenance Heavy Field Mechanic | Kershaw, SC | 06/27/2025 | $54,262 |
| Tennant | Field Mechanic | Savannah, GA | 06/26/2025 | $60,400 |
| Empire Southwest LLC | Power Systems Field Mechanic | Phoenix, AZ | 06/25/2025 | $45,705 |
| N A | Field Mechanic | Williamsville, NY | 06/25/2025 | $49,253 |
| United Rentals | Field Mechanic | Williamsville, NY | 06/24/2025 | $49,253 |
| Tennant | Field Mechanic | Reno, NV | 06/24/2025 | $60,400 |
| Orica | Field Mechanic | Austin, TX | 06/23/2025 | $56,349 |
| Pape' MacHinery, Inc. | Field Mechanic | Salem, OR | 06/23/2025 | $70,958 |
| Sunstate | Field Mechanic III | Greensboro, NC | 06/21/2025 | $56,349 |
| Tennant | Field Mechanic | Green Bay, WI | 06/20/2025 | $60,400 |
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