Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $33,600 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $28,870
90th percentile $39,770
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,870
    25th
    $28,900
    50th (median)
    $33,600
    75th
    $36,010
    90th
    $39,770

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,380
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $54,020
    Montana $53,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,010
    Michigan $42,600
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,390
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $41,840
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $36,890
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $31,640

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $28,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Albany, GA is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.12 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Albany, GA is 21.1% below the national median of $42,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Albany?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,870 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,900.