Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,980 or more. The middle half of farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in Washington earn between $44,750 and $61,800.
- $42K10th
- $45K25th
- $58KMedian
- $62K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,790 | $4,649 | $26.82 |
| Median | $57,610 | $4,801 | $27.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,750 | $3,729 | $21.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,800 | $5,150 | $29.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in Washington earn about the same as the U.S. average ($57,290). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $56,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $55,790 | $57,610 | $42,010 | $75,980 | 80 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $55,790, a single filer in Washington takes home about $44,826 a year, or $3,735 a month and $1,724 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $45,319 | $3,777 |
| Working in DC | $44,826 | $3,735 |
| Working in VA | $44,613 | $3,718 |
| Working in MD | $44,569 | $3,714 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $55,790 buys what about $51,238 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 10.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Chambersburg, PA$50,760
- Harrisonburg, VA$47,390
- Richmond, VA$50,810
- Harrisburg, PA$49,250
- Lancaster, PA$55,820
- Lebanon, PA$52,610
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 Washington: questions
How much do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Washington?
$26.82 an hour on average, and $27.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level farm equipment mechanics and service technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the farm equipment mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $44,826 a year ($3,735 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,790.
Do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.11, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.11).
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