Farm Equipment Mechanics
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Farm Equipment Mechanics *
U S |
$19.00 | $23.89 | $29.98 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$19.57 | $24.24 | $30.35 |
Central Minnesota |
$23.23 | $24.38 | $30.60 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.14 | $24.35 | $30.27 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$22.76 | $24.20 | $30.39 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.17 | $24.16 | $30.30 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.52 | $24.61 | $30.77 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,760 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Farm Equipment Mechanics most often work?
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- Repair and Maintenance
- Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
- Food Manufacturing
- Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1,928 new Farm Equipment Mechanics to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 47,600 | 52,900 | 5,300 | 11.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,778 | 1,910 | 132 | 7.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 280 | 297 | 17 | 6.1% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 392 | 420 | 28 | 7.1% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 310 | 333 | 23 | 7.4% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 680 | 729 | 49 | 7.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 131 | 141 | 10 | 7.6% |
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