Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Arkansas: $55,000 Average

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Average base salary, Arkansas

$55,000 / year

≈ $4,600 per month · $26.44 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Arkansas · median $50,500

25th percentile
$43,000Average
$55,00075th percentile
$64,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by state

Alabama$55,500

Arizona$61,000

Arkansas$55,000

California$62,000

Colorado$58,500

Connecticut$60,000

Delaware$64,500

Florida$51,500

Georgia$57,500

Hawaii$57,500

Idaho$61,000

Illinois$64,500

Indiana$61,500

Iowa$63,500

Kansas$55,000

Kentucky$52,500

Louisiana$56,500

Maine$63,000

Maryland$64,500

Michigan$55,500

Minnesota$58,500

Mississippi$52,000

Missouri$57,000

Montana$63,500

Nebraska$55,000

Nevada$66,000

New Hampshire$56,500

New Jersey$66,000

New Mexico$55,500

New York$58,000

North Carolina$60,000

North Dakota$70,000

Ohio$57,000

Oklahoma$59,000

Oregon$66,000

Pennsylvania$53,500

South Carolina$52,500

South Dakota$66,000

Tennessee$54,000

Texas$60,000

Utah$60,000

Vermont$59,000

Virginia$50,500

Washington$66,000

West Virginia$47,500

Wisconsin$59,500

Wyoming$63,000

About this role

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicianss do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
Record details of repairs made and parts used.
Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.

Top skills: Repairing Equipment Maintenance Troubleshooting Operation and Control Critical Thinking Quality Control Analysis

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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay by experience level

Entry level$39,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$48,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$58,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$68,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$81,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+11%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

3,700

projected openings per year

Growing faster than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by industry

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

26,780 workers

$61,000

Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

26,710 workers

$61,500

Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry

3,260 workers

$49,500

Support Activities for Crop Production

3,230 workers

$49,500

Repair and Maintenance

1,790 workers

$55,000

Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance

1,710 workers

$55,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

1,570 workers

$55,000

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)

1,340 workers

$55,500

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

1,170 workers

$57,000

Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers

1,160 workers

$57,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pays 11% below the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

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Careers related to Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,500

Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,000

Millwright$72,000

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$52,000

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,500

Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make?

The average base salary for a Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in the United States is $59,500 per year, or about $28.61 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $48,000 and $68,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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