Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary
The median agricultural equipment operators salary in the United States is $41,730 per year ($20.06/hour). Salaries range from $33,500 at the entry level to $58,650+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 28,500 agricultural equipment operators jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 7.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$41,730
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.06
per hour
Employment
28,500
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$33,500
25th percentile
$36,810
Median
$41,730
75th percentile
$48,100
90th percentile
$58,650
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+7.7%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
10,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$32K$59K■ No data
Top Paying States
Montana
$59K
+41%
Louisiana
$59K
+40%
New York
$50K
+20%
Delaware
$50K
+20%
Massachusetts
$49K
+18%
Minnesota
$49K
+16%
North Dakota
$48K
+15%
South Dakota
$48K
+15%
Virginia
$48K
+15%
Iowa
$47K
+13%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $58,770 | +40.8% |
| Louisiana | $58,520 | +40.2% |
| New York | $50,020 | +19.9% |
| Delaware | $49,910 | +19.6% |
| Massachusetts | $49,150 | +17.8% |
| Minnesota | $48,520 | +16.3% |
| North Dakota | $48,080 | +15.2% |
| South Dakota | $48,060 | +15.2% |
| Virginia | $47,890 | +14.8% |
| Iowa | $47,220 | +13.2% |
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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $54,380 | +30.3% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $53,680 | +28.6% |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $52,100 | +24.9% |
| Columbus, OH | $51,050 | +22.3% |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $49,990 | +19.8% |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,440 | +18.5% |
| Madison, WI | $49,410 | +18.4% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,220 | +17.9% |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $48,710 | +16.7% |
| Mankato, MN | $48,520 | +16.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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