Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $41,840 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.12
10th percentile $32,190
90th percentile $52,570
Employed locally 160
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,190
    25th
    $38,050
    50th (median)
    $41,840
    75th
    $46,150
    90th
    $52,570

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 52% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $36,890
    Albany, GA $33,600
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $31,640

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,740
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $98,810
    Logging Equipment Operators $46,920
    Agricultural Inspectors $45,780
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $32,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Atlanta, GA is $20.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,190 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,050.