Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$42,580
↑ 68.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Agricultural Equipment Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Agricultural Equipment Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 68.8% since 2011 ($25,220 → $42,580)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $42,580
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,580 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | $39,690 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $37,780 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $36,360 | +11.0% |
| 2020 | $32,750 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | $31,950 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $31,190 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | $30,110 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | $28,850 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $27,840 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | $26,910 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | $26,170 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $25,860 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | $25,220 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.