Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Kentucky
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $42,000 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($41,730)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,940; the top 10% earn over $84,880. Nationally the range is $33,500 to $58,650.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Agricultural Equipment Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do agricultural equipment operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $42,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,940 and the top 10% earn over $84,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for agricultural equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 40 (+1% vs. the national median of $41,730). Living costs are not included.