The average salary for a agricultural equipment operator in the United States is $41,850, but the range typically falls between $35,190 and $46,650. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.12, with a range between $16.92 and $22.43.
There are approximately 28,910 people employed as a agricultural equipment operator in the United States. With California, Illinois, Iowa employing the highest number of agricultural equipment operators.The state with the best pay for a agricultural equipment operator is Ohio, with an average annual salary of $55,430, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $30,420.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,050 | $14.45 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,190 | $16.92 |
| Median | $39,690 | $19.08 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,650 | $22.43 |
| 90th Percentile | $54,550 | $26.23 |
The salary of a agricultural equipment operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a agricultural equipment operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for agricultural equipment operators are Ohio, Minnesota, Indiana, Delaware, Iowa while the worst states are Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,490 | $33,330 | $41,010 |
| Arizona | $28,810 | $36,180 | $50,520 |
| Arkansas | $27,050 | $32,360 | $42,380 |
| California | $32,440 | $40,020 | $50,530 |
| Delaware | $31,330 | $46,590 | $57,900 |
| Florida | $27,610 | $36,530 | $48,980 |
| Georgia | $26,000 | $37,180 | $47,180 |
| Idaho | $35,230 | $42,680 | $49,040 |
| Illinois | $36,840 | $45,440 | $55,700 |
| Indiana | $36,280 | $46,170 | $57,440 |
| Iowa | $38,000 | $46,500 | $57,060 |
| Kansas | $36,480 | $42,780 | $50,860 |
| Kentucky | $36,540 | $44,080 | $53,680 |
| Louisiana | $26,800 | $32,460 | $42,760 |
| Maryland | $36,370 | $42,700 | $54,530 |
| Michigan | $35,360 | $46,560 | $64,750 |
| Minnesota | $37,100 | $48,570 | $61,640 |
| Mississippi | $22,530 | $30,420 | $44,660 |
| Missouri | $24,960 | $41,240 | $52,660 |
| Montana | $25,750 | $45,730 | $63,810 |
| Nebraska | $37,440 | $45,270 | $53,640 |
| New Jersey | $38,560 | $47,270 | $62,950 |
| New Mexico | $25,030 | $33,580 | $37,370 |
| North Carolina | $23,340 | $37,500 | $46,090 |
| North Dakota | $36,410 | $49,910 | $78,090 |
| Ohio | $38,760 | $55,430 | $110,010 |
| Oklahoma | $27,090 | $42,500 | $68,910 |
| Oregon | $32,410 | $41,850 | $55,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,850 | $41,220 | $57,540 |
| South Carolina | $26,300 | $35,480 | $45,940 |
| South Dakota | $38,940 | $45,300 | $56,190 |
| Tennessee | $32,920 | $40,650 | $53,170 |
| Texas | $21,980 | $32,770 | $44,530 |
| Utah | $26,800 | $43,570 | $70,810 |
| Vermont | $31,740 | $39,100 | $49,880 |
| Virginia | $37,060 | $43,580 | $50,840 |
| Washington | $33,990 | $42,070 | $53,640 |
| Wisconsin | $34,680 | $44,560 | $54,860 |
Even between cities, the salary of a agricultural equipment operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for agricultural equipment operators is Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area, OH with an average salary of $60,210.The city with the lowest average salary for agricultural equipment operators is Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $27,080.
Areas with highest average salaries for agricultural equipment operators
Areas with lowest average salaries for agricultural equipment operators
The number of agricultural equipment operators in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of agricultural equipment operators has decreased by -310. On average, the number of agricultural equipment operators has been increasing by -0.3% each year. The salary of agricultural equipment operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of agricultural equipment operators has increased by $7,780. On average, the salary of agricultural equipment operators has been increasing by 5.7% each year.
Agricultural Equipment Operators are part of the farming, fishing, and forestry occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for agricultural equipment operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all farming, fishing, and forestry occupations jobs here.
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