Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,480 or more. The middle half of farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in Lexington earn between $43,710 and $58,650.
- $36K10th
- $44K25th
- $55KMedian
- $59K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,320 | $4,443 | $25.63 |
| Median | $55,150 | $4,596 | $26.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,710 | $3,642 | $21.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,650 | $4,888 | $28.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Farm equipment mechanics and service technicians in Lexington earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($50,620) and 7% less than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $53,320 | $55,150 | $36,400 | $61,480 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $50,620 | $48,970 | $28,070 | $76,490 | 800 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $53,320, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $41,808 a year, or $3,484 a month and $1,608 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for farm equipment mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $53,320 buys what about $57,402 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 3rd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Owensboro pays the most ($59,560).
- Owensboro$59,560
- Louisville$55,770
- Lexington$53,320
- Bowling Green$50,060
All Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Kentucky
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 Lexington: questions
How much do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Lexington?
$25.64 an hour on average, and $26.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level farm equipment mechanics and service technicians salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the farm equipment mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Lexington?
About $41,808 a year ($3,484 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,320. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do farm equipment mechanics and service technicians earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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