Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in South Carolina: $52,500 Average

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Average base salary, South Carolina

$52,500 / year

≈ $4,400 per month · $25.24 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $48,500

25th percentile
$41,500Average
$52,50075th percentile
$63,500

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 in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family, focused on Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians work. 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 salary by industry

Wholesale Trade

28,490 workers

$61,000

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

3,270 workers

$49,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

1,800 workers

$55,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

1,470 workers

$59,500

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

1,250 workers

$56,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

220 workers

$82,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

170 workers

$61,000

Educational Services

170 workers

$72,000

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 51 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$60,500

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$57,500

Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,000

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56,000

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,500

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$63,000

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 51 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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