Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in North Dakota
Agricultural Equipment Operators in North Dakota earn a median of $48,080 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($41,730)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,020; the top 10% earn over $60,820. Nationally the range is $33,500 to $58,650.
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Agricultural Equipment Operators pay in North Dakota
How much do agricultural equipment operators make in North Dakota?
The median is $48,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,020 and the top 10% earn over $60,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for agricultural equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 40 (+15% vs. the national median of $41,730). Living costs are not included.