SOC 45-2091 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators is $42,578 per year ($20.47/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $36,650 and $48,693 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $57,782 per year. There are approximately 30,940 agricultural equipment operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.02 | $31,242 |
| P25 | $17.62 | $36,650 |
| P50MEDIAN | $20.47 | $42,578 |
| P75 | $23.41 | $48,693 |
| P90 | $27.78 | $57,782 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators is $42,578 per year ($20.47/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $36,650 and $48,693 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators is $57,782 per year ($27.78/hr). The 75th percentile is $48,693 per year.
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $31,242 per year ($15.02/hr). The 25th percentile is $36,650 per year.
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