Farm Equipment Mechanics
Repair and maintain large agricultural machinery.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $24.83 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 11.1% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Vocational training is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Agricultural Technician Harvester Mechanic Tractor Mechanic See more job title examples |
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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 above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Farm Equipment Mechanics *
U S |
$19.09 | $23.92 | $29.92 |
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Minnesota |
$23.4 | $24.83 | $30.29 |
Central Minnesota |
$23.32 | $24.63 | $30.22 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.67 | $25.07 | $30.56 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.6 | $24.47 | $29.36 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.66 | $24.85 | $30.39 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$22.77 | $26.78 | $30.66 |
* "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 1800 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 1928 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.