Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,240 or more. The middle half of farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in Richmond earn between $40,300 and $60,000.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $51KMedian
- $60K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,810 | $4,234 | $24.43 |
| Median | $51,060 | $4,255 | $24.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,300 | $3,358 | $19.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,000 | $5,000 | $28.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in Richmond earn 4% more than the Virginia average ($48,630) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($57,290). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $56,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $50,810 | $51,060 | $37,050 | $64,240 | 90 |
| Virginia | $48,630 | $47,700 | $36,030 | $61,900 | 460 |
| United States | $57,290 | $56,550 | $37,470 | $78,740 | 37,870 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $50,810, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $40,898 a year, or $3,408 a month and $1,573 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $50,810 buys what about $51,922 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 3 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$50,810
- Harrisonburg$47,390
- Lynchburg$47,310
All Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Virginia
Highest-paying cities for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($75,580).
- San Francisco, CA$75,580
- Vallejo, CA$73,150
- Seattle, WA$72,070
- Chicago, IL$72,000
- Bellingham, WA$70,380
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by city
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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Richmond: questions
How much do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Richmond?
$24.43 an hour on average, and $24.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level farm equipment mechanics and service technicians salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the farm equipment mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Richmond?
About $40,898 a year ($3,408 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,810.
Do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($57,290).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3041; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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