SOC 49-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians — San Diego
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In San Diego, CA the median wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians is $64,320 a year, which is 13.7% higher than the national figure of $56,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Diego, CA the median wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians is $64,320 a year, which is 13.7% higher than the national figure of $56,550. Half of workers earn between $50,090 and $77,530. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,800 and the ninetieth at $91,980.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Vallejo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,830. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 363rd of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,800 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $50,090 | −11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $64,320 | +13.7% |
| 75th | $77,530 | +37.1% |
| 90th | $91,980 | +62.7% |
| Mean | $66,780 | +18.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $78,830 | 40 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $74,210 | 140 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $68,690 | 240 | |
| 4 | Yuba City | $66,150 | 80 | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $63,180 | 120 | |
| 6 | Modesto | $61,670 | 270 | |
| 7 | Merced | $61,360 | 200 | |
| 8 | Riverside | $60,880 | 240 | |
| 9 | San Luis Obispo | $59,690 | 100 | |
| 10 | Oxnard | $59,230 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Diego run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $64,320 buys what $58,103 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,103US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,320 a year, 13.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,800 to $91,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Vallejo, at $78,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in San Diego, CA?
The median annual wage is $64,320, or $30.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,550, so pay in San Diego, CA is 13.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Diego, CA earns more than $91,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Vallejo, at $78,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in San Diego, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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