There are currently an estimated 39,000 farm equipment mechanics in the United States. The farm equipment mechanic job market is expected to grow by 11.0% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are farm equipment mechanics?
CareerExplorer rates farm equipment mechanics with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 4,300 farm equipment mechanics.
What’s the supply of farm equipment mechanics?
The farm equipment mechanic industry is concentrated in California, Iowa, Texas
Farm Equipment Mechanic job market by state
| State Name | Employed Farm Equipment Mechanics |
|---|---|
| California | 4,730 |
| Iowa | 2,210 |
| Texas | 2,200 |
| Kansas | 2,130 |
| Nebraska | 1,770 |
| Illinois | 1,770 |
| Minnesota | 1,620 |
| Wisconsin | 1,560 |
| Ohio | 1,300 |
| Indiana | 1,200 |
| Washington | 1,120 |
| Tennessee | 1,030 |
| Pennsylvania | 990 |
| Michigan | 980 |
| Missouri | 960 |
| South Dakota | 820 |
| Kentucky | 800 |
| Florida | 800 |
| Arkansas | 790 |
| North Dakota | 770 |
| Arizona | 700 |
| Alabama | 680 |
| Idaho | 680 |
| Oregon | 660 |
| New York | 650 |
| Georgia | 570 |
| Mississippi | 520 |
| Virginia | 460 |
| Montana | 400 |
| Oklahoma | 380 |
| Louisiana | 320 |
| North Carolina | 300 |
| Colorado | 270 |
| South Carolina | 260 |
| New Jersey | 260 |
| Utah | 190 |
| Maine | 130 |
| Vermont | 130 |
| New Mexico | 120 |
| Wyoming | 90 |
| Delaware | 70 |
| Nevada | 70 |
| Connecticut | 70 |
| New Hampshire | 70 |
| West Virginia | 60 |
| Hawaii | 40 |