Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians is $29.87 an hour ($62,140 a year). About 820 people work in this job there.

$29.87Median hourly pay
$51,170–$77,020Middle half of workers, yearly
820People in this job in South Dakota

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($56,550). South Dakota ranks 4th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in South Dakota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.48$46,750
25% of workers$24.60$51,170
Half of workers (median)$29.87$62,140
75% of workers$37.03$77,020
90% of workers$38.40$79,880

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sioux Falls$63,000250
Rapid City$59,28060

South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (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 South Dakota

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,100
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,120
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,560
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,730
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$45,930
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51,160
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,460

Other job titles for this job

Agricultural Service TechnicianEquipment Service TechTractor MechanicAgricultural Equipment MechanicAg Equipment MechanicAgricultural MechanicAg MechanicAg Service TechAssembly RepairerCombine MechanicDairy Equipment InstallerDairy Equipment Mechanic

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.