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How to become farm equipment mechanics and service technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$56,550
25th–75th pct. $46,450–$65,580
Top pay (est.)
$102,400
Top 10% $78,740
Pay in 5 years
$67,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$79,800est.
$68,600–$92,600
Outlook score
71/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
22%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+10.7%
3,700 openings / yr

How to become farm equipment mechanics and service technicians

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Key skills

Equipment Maintenance
4.1
Repairing
4.1
Troubleshooting
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.6
Quality Control Analysis
3.4
Operation and Control
3.1
Active Learning
3.1
Operations Monitoring
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
6.2
Computers and Electronics
4.6
Physics
4.0
Engineering and Technology
4.0
Mathematics
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.3
English Language
3.3
Design
2.9

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsControlling Machines and ProcessesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Extent FlexibilityControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationVisualizationHearing SensitivityNear Vision

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
52%
High school diploma
43%
Associate's degree
3%
Some college
2%

Training before entry

6–12 months
25%
1–3 months
14%
Over 10 years
11%
3–6 months
8%
1–2 years
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
40%
None
15%
2–4 years
8%
6–8 years
5%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as farm equipment mechanics and service technicians

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.