There are currently an estimated 42,500 farm equipment mechanics in the United States. The farm equipment mechanic job market is expected to grow by 7.5% between 2016 and 2026.

How employable are farm equipment mechanics?

CareerExplorer rates farm equipment mechanics with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 9,500 farm equipment mechanics. That number is based on 3,200 additional farm equipment mechanics, and the retirement of 6,300 existing farm equipment mechanics.

What’s the supply of farm equipment mechanics?

The farm equipment mechanic industry is concentrated in Texas, California, Iowa

Farm Equipment Mechanic job market by state

State Name Employed Farm Equipment Mechanics
Texas 2,790
California 2,360
Iowa 2,310
Minnesota 1,580
Nebraska 1,570
Wisconsin 1,480
Kansas 1,480
Ohio 1,400
Illinois 1,190
Missouri 1,100
Indiana 1,010
Georgia 940
Pennsylvania 900
North Dakota 850
North Carolina 840
Florida 830
Oregon 800
Washington 800
South Dakota 770
Michigan 770
Arkansas 760
Kentucky 720
Idaho 680
Tennessee 630
New York 620
Mississippi 590
Colorado 560
Alabama 520
Montana 450
Louisiana 400
Oklahoma 390
Virginia 390
Maryland 350
Arizona 260
Utah 210
South Carolina 190
New Mexico 190
Delaware 120
Vermont 110
Wyoming 90
Nevada 90
Maine 70
Massachusetts 60
West Virginia 60
New Hampshire 40
New Jersey 40
Connecticut 40