Agricultural Equipment Technicians

Agricultural equipment technicians work with modern farm machinery. They assemble, adjust, operate, maintain, modify, test, and even help design it. This machinery includes automatic animal feeding systems, milking machines, and tilling, planting, harvesting, rinsing, drying, and handling equipment. Agricultural equipment technicians work on farms or for agrarian machinery manufacturers or dealerships. They often supervise skilled mechanics and other workers who operate machines and systems at maximum efficiency. Agricultural equipment technicians are sometimes known as farm equipment mechanics and service technicians. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 36,830 agricultural equipment mechanics and technicians are employed in the United States.

In 2023, shipments of agricultural equipment in the United States totaled 767,880 units. By 2029, this number is predicted to reach 950,260 units, resulting in a growth rate of 3.62% during the forecast period.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $75,000

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma

Certification/License

Recommended

Outlook

Faster than the Average

Personality Traits

Conventional

Hands On

Technical

Career Ladder

Farm Manager or Agricultural Engineer

Experienced Agricultural Equipment Technician

Entry-Level Agricultural Equipment Technician