Career Profile
Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians
Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, and other industries.
General Information
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems. Excludes Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031).
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Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 16 openings per year are projected for Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.07/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.24, while experienced workers are paid $26.21. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 119 Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 136.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians are Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production, and Crop Production (Proprietors).
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians include Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Computers and Electronics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians is HS diploma or less. 17% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.