Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for agricultural equipment operators is $41,730 a year. By state, it ranges from $32,060 in Arkansas to $58,770 in Montana.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,500
- 25th percentile
- $36,810
- Median
- $41,730
- 75th percentile
- $48,100
- Top 10%
- $58,650
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 28,500 jobs.
Median pay in 40 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | $58,770 | +41% | $28,790 | $73,650 | 130 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $58,520 | +40% | $32,190 | $64,510 | 270 |
| 3 | New York | $50,020 | +20% | $40,700 | $76,940 | Not published |
| 4 | Delaware | $49,910 | +20% | $37,460 | $60,330 | 40 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $49,150 | +18% | $36,430 | $60,290 | 40 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $48,520 | +16% | $38,630 | $59,720 | 900 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $48,080 | +15% | $39,020 | $60,820 | 430 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $48,060 | +15% | $38,480 | $53,250 | 240 |
| 9 | Virginia | $47,890 | +15% | $39,780 | $60,910 | 120 |
| 10 | Iowa | $47,220 | +13% | $37,020 | $62,360 | 1,530 |
| 11 | Ohio | $47,220 | +13% | $37,340 | $59,640 | 600 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $47,100 | +13% | $33,780 | $60,590 | 390 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $47,100 | +13% | $36,430 | $61,010 | 830 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $46,670 | +12% | $37,900 | $61,300 | 1,090 |
| 15 | Maine | $46,490 | +11% | $46,490 | $57,290 | 60 |
| 16 | Missouri | $46,490 | +11% | $38,140 | $74,990 | 900 |
| 17 | Indiana | $46,280 | +11% | $39,100 | $57,940 | 810 |
| 18 | Illinois | $46,050 | +10% | $37,660 | $58,300 | 1,910 |
| 19 | Kansas | $45,570 | +9% | $38,120 | $57,340 | 670 |
| 20 | Oregon | $44,150 | +6% | $36,930 | $53,880 | 310 |
| 21 | Michigan | $42,380 | +2% | $30,320 | $49,360 | 460 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $42,000 | +1% | $36,940 | $84,880 | 190 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $41,660 | 0% | $35,790 | $51,420 | 70 |
| 24 | Maryland | $39,580 | −5% | $38,400 | $50,890 | 180 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $39,580 | −5% | $26,110 | $49,240 | 550 |
| 26 | Idaho | $38,920 | −7% | $30,320 | $46,850 | 490 |
| 27 | California | $38,820 | −7% | $35,620 | $54,580 | 7,940 |
| 28 | Washington | $38,470 | −8% | $36,610 | $59,270 | 550 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $37,750 | −10% | $26,380 | $54,070 | 390 |
| 30 | Colorado | $37,290 | −11% | $32,410 | $48,840 | Not published |
| 31 | Florida | $36,660 | −12% | $30,060 | $50,260 | 790 |
| 32 | Arizona | $36,600 | −12% | $32,910 | $42,510 | 730 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $36,460 | −13% | $20,340 | $43,430 | 280 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $35,580 | −15% | $27,730 | $46,000 | 130 |
| 35 | Georgia | $35,410 | −15% | $28,890 | $46,910 | 570 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $34,900 | −16% | $25,360 | $73,570 | 170 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $34,490 | −17% | $29,370 | $46,180 | 380 |
| 38 | Texas | $34,260 | −18% | $24,550 | $44,720 | 2,200 |
| 39 | Alabama | $33,910 | −19% | $27,360 | $44,930 | 370 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $32,060 | −23% | $28,760 | $45,090 | 350 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary questions
Which state pays agricultural equipment operators the most?
Montana, with a median of $58,770 a year (+41% vs. the national median of $41,730). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays agricultural equipment operators the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $32,060 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most agricultural equipment operators work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,940, with a median of $38,820.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.