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Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician salary

Updated Updated for 2026 tax law

A farm equipment mechanic and service technician earns a median of $56,550 a year ($27.19 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $57,290. About 37,870 people work in this job.

Bottom 10%$37,470
25th percentile$46,450
Median$56,550
75th percentile$65,580
Top 10%$78,740

Take-home pay on $56,550

Take-home pay (every 2 weeks)
$1,831.46
$47,618 per year · 15.8% total tax rate
Gross pay
$2,175.00
Federal income tax
−$177.15
Social Security (6.2%)
−$134.85
Medicare (1.45%)
−$31.54
Texas income tax
$0.00
No state income tax on wages
Take-home pay
$1,831.46
Annual breakdown
Gross
$56,550
Federal
$4,606
FICA
$4,326
State + local
$0
Net
$47,618
Marginal federal rate
12.0%
Marginal state rate
0.0%

2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.

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BLS occupation: Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-3041). Excludes the self-employed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a farm equipment mechanic and service technician make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $27.19; the average is $27.54.

What is the salary range for a farm equipment mechanic and service technician?

The bottom 10% earn under $37,470 and the top 10% earn over $78,740 a year.

How much is $56,550 after taxes?

About $47,618 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $45,450 in California for a single filer in 2026.

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