Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in California
Agricultural Equipment Operators in California earn a median of $38,820 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($41,730)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 7,940
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,620; the top 10% earn over $54,580. Nationally the range is $33,500 to $58,650.
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Agricultural Equipment Operators pay in California
How much do agricultural equipment operators make in California?
The median is $38,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,620 and the top 10% earn over $54,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for agricultural equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 40 (−7% vs. the national median of $41,730). Living costs are not included.