Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Modesto, CA make a median of $61,670 a year, or about $29.65 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.11), that's roughly $59,235 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,758/month, about 43.7% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $62K get you in Modesto?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Modesto’s Regional Price Parity (104.11). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Modesto
Farm equipment mechanics and service technicians pay in Modesto tracks closely to the national median, $62K locally vs. $57K nationwide, a 9% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,758/month, which is 42.6% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 104.11) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in metros near Modesto, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno | $49K | $48K |
| Visalia | $47K | $47K |
| Salinas | $47K | $43K |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $47K | $47K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Modesto, CA
Entry-level farm equipment mechanics and service technicians (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $65K | +15% | 70 |
| North Dakota | $63K | +11% | 770 |
| New Jersey | $62K | +10% | 260 |
| South Dakota | $62K | +10% | 820 |
| Delaware | $62K | +9% | 70 |
| Montana | $62K | +9% | 400 |
| Washington | $61K | +9% | 1,120 |
| Wyoming | $61K | +8% | 90 |
| Oregon | $61K | +8% | 660 |
| Indiana | $60K | +7% | 1,200 |
| Maryland | $60K | +7% | N/A |
| Iowa | $60K | +6% | 2,210 |
| Idaho | $60K | +5% | 680 |
| Illinois | $59K | +5% | 1,770 |
| Maine | $59K | +4% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $59K | +4% | 1,560 |
| Oklahoma | $59K | +4% | 380 |
| Vermont | $59K | +4% | 130 |
| Connecticut | $59K | +4% | 70 |
| Minnesota | $58K | +3% | 1,620 |
| Texas | $57K | +1% | 2,200 |
| New York | $57K | +0% | 650 |
| Utah | $56K | -1% | 190 |
| Colorado | $55K | -2% | 270 |
| California | $54K | -5% | 4,730 |
| Arizona | $54K | -5% | 700 |
| Ohio | $53K | -6% | 1,300 |
| Missouri | $51K | -9% | 960 |
| Pennsylvania | $51K | -9% | 990 |
| Michigan | $51K | -10% | 980 |
| North Carolina | $51K | -10% | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $50K | -11% | 70 |
| Kansas | $50K | -11% | 2,130 |
| Georgia | $50K | -11% | 570 |
| Alabama | $50K | -12% | 680 |
| Hawaii | $50K | -12% | 40 |
| New Mexico | $50K | -12% | 120 |
| Nebraska | $50K | -12% | 1,770 |
| Mississippi | $49K | -13% | 520 |
| Arkansas | $49K | -13% | 790 |
| Kentucky | $49K | -13% | 800 |
| Florida | $48K | -14% | 800 |
| Louisiana | $48K | -15% | 320 |
| Tennessee | $48K | -15% | 1,030 |
| Virginia | $48K | -16% | 460 |
| South Carolina | $47K | -18% | 260 |
| West Virginia | $46K | -18% | 60 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states with published data
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Frequently asked questions
Can a farm equipment mechanics and service technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Modesto?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $62K, rent takes 42.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,758/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in Modesto?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new farm equipment mechanics and service technicians typically earn — is $43K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,593/month. At HUD’s $1,758/month FMR, rent would take 68% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is farm equipment mechanics and service technician a high-paying job in Modesto?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $62K locally vs. $57K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Modesto compare to the national average for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians?
Modesto pays $62K median vs. the U.S. average of $57K — that’s +9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.11), the purchasing-power equivalent is $59K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make in Modesto, CA?
The median is $61,670 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,220, and experienced farm equipment mechanics and service technicians can clear $82,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Modesto?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,130/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,758/month, which eats 42.6% 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 Modesto?
Modesto has a Regional Price Parity of 104.11 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median farm equipment mechanics and service technicians salary is worth about $59,235 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.