H3
 
High Wage. High Demand. High Skill.

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems. Excludes "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).

Overview

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Requirements

Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience
None
Job Training
Long-term on-the-job training

Data

Comparisons

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Area/RegionEmployment 2016Employment 2026Percent ChangeAnnual OpeningsAvg. Hourly WageAvg. Annual WageH3High WageHigh SkillHigh Demand
Nebraska
1,992
2,173
9.09%
214
$19.94
$41,476
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High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Omaha Consortium
73
81
10.96%
8
$24.43
$50,807
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High Skill Job
Lincoln MSA
60
68
13.33%
7
$20.07
$41,738
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High Skill Job
Grand Island MSA
203
223
9.85%
22
$19.45
$40,456
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Central
250
288
15.2%
29
$19.74
$41,050
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Mid-Plains
371
398
7.28%
39
$18.62
$38,743
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Northeast
499
557
11.62%
55
$21.19
$44,081
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Panhandle
169
154
-8.88%
13
$21.09
$43,871
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Sandhills
99
106
7.07%
10
N/A
N/A
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Southeast
282
285
1.06%
27
$17.97
$37,368
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N/A: Data is not available due to confidentiality.
Wages from Occupational Employment Statistics, 4th Quarter 2017. Annual openings from 2016-2026 Long-term Occupational Projections.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Produced by the Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information.