Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $41,730 · Median hourly: $20.06 · Employment: 28,500
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,500 | $16.11 |
| 25th | $36,810 | $17.70 |
| Median | $41,730 | $20.06 |
| 75th | $48,100 | $23.12 |
| 90th | $58,650 | $28.20 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 45-2091
- Total U.S. employment: 28,500
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
The mean wage of $43,710 sits 4.7% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $33,910 | $16.30 | -18.7% | 370 |
| Arizona | $36,600 | $17.60 | -12.3% | 730 |
| Arkansas | $32,060 | $15.41 | -23.2% | 350 |
| California | $38,820 | $18.66 | -7.0% | 7,940 |
| Colorado | $37,290 | $17.93 | -10.6% | 0 |
| Delaware | $49,910 | $24.00 | +19.6% | 40 |
| Florida | $36,660 | $17.62 | -12.1% | 790 |
| Georgia | $35,410 | $17.02 | -15.1% | 570 |
| Idaho | $38,920 | $18.71 | -6.7% | 490 |
| Illinois | $46,050 | $22.14 | +10.4% | 1,910 |
| Indiana | $46,280 | $22.25 | +10.9% | 810 |
| Iowa | $47,220 | $22.70 | +13.2% | 1,530 |
| Kansas | $45,570 | $21.91 | +9.2% | 670 |
| Kentucky | $42,000 | $20.19 | +0.6% | 190 |
| Louisiana | $58,520 | $28.14 | +40.2% | 270 |
| Maine | $46,490 | $22.35 | +11.4% | 60 |
| Maryland | $39,580 | $19.03 | -5.2% | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $49,150 | $23.63 | +17.8% | 40 |
| Michigan | $42,380 | $20.37 | +1.6% | 460 |
| Minnesota | $48,520 | $23.33 | +16.3% | 900 |
| Mississippi | $36,460 | $17.53 | -12.6% | 280 |
| Missouri | $46,490 | $22.35 | +11.4% | 900 |
| Montana | $58,770 | $28.25 | +40.8% | 130 |
| Nebraska | $46,670 | $22.44 | +11.8% | 1,090 |
| New Jersey | $41,660 | $20.03 | -0.2% | 70 |
| New Mexico | $35,580 | $17.11 | -14.7% | 130 |
| New York | $50,020 | $24.05 | +19.9% | 0 |
| North Carolina | $39,580 | $19.03 | -5.2% | 550 |
| North Dakota | $48,080 | $23.11 | +15.2% | 430 |
| Ohio | $47,220 | $22.70 | +13.2% | 600 |
| Oklahoma | $34,900 | $16.78 | -16.4% | 170 |
| Oregon | $44,150 | $21.23 | +5.8% | 310 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,100 | $22.64 | +12.9% | 390 |
| South Carolina | $34,490 | $16.58 | -17.3% | 380 |
| South Dakota | $48,060 | $23.11 | +15.2% | 240 |
| Tennessee | $37,750 | $18.15 | -9.5% | 390 |
| Texas | $34,260 | $16.47 | -17.9% | 2,200 |
| Virginia | $47,890 | $23.02 | +14.8% | 120 |
| Washington | $38,470 | $18.50 | -7.8% | 550 |
| Wisconsin | $47,100 | $22.65 | +12.9% | 830 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for agricultural equipment operators?
The median annual wage for agricultural equipment operators is $41,730 ($20.06 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays agricultural equipment operators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many agricultural equipment operators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 28,500 agricultural equipment operators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do agricultural equipment operators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.06. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.