Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in California
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in California make a median of $49,610 a year, or about $23.85 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $50K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level farm equipment mechanics and service technicians (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by metro in California
22 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $77K | +55% | 160 |
| Vallejo | $76K | +53% | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $70K | +41% | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $63K | +28% | 280 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $63K | +27% | 130 |
| Merced | $61K | +24% | 190 |
| Yuba City | $61K | +23% | 70 |
| Modesto | $61K | +23% | 250 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $60K | +21% | 100 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $52K | +6% | 100 |
| Napa | $52K | +5% | 100 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $51K | +3% | 80 |
| Chico | $51K | +2% | 60 |
| Visalia | $49K | -2% | 360 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $48K | -3% | 160 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $48K | -3% | 180 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $48K | -3% | 190 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $48K | -4% | 200 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $47K | -6% | 420 |
| Salinas | $47K | -6% | 350 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $47K | -6% | 70 |
| Fresno | $46K | -6% | 500 |
Showing 1–10 of 22 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make in California?
The median is $49,610 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,150, and experienced farm equipment mechanics and service technicians can clear $79,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,386/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 73% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a farm equipment mechanics and service technicians salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median farm equipment mechanics and service technicians salary is worth about $46,740 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.