Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians is $23.54 an hour ($48,970 a year). About 800 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($56,550). Kentucky ranks 41st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.50 | $28,070 |
| 25% of workers | $17.16 | $35,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.54 | $48,970 |
| 75% of workers | $29.04 | $60,410 |
| 90% of workers | $36.77 | $76,490 |
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $57,290 | 180 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $55,150 | 40 |
| Owensboro | $53,300 | 60 |
| Bowling Green | $48,380 | 40 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $46,810 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,560 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,480 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $76,710 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $59,220 |
| Millwrights | $70,610 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $41,580 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $37,000 |
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