Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $37,600 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $44,490
Employed locally 600
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $36,020
    50th (median)
    $37,600
    75th
    $42,000
    90th
    $44,490

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 44% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $54,020
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $49,160
    Napa, CA $48,710
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,440
    Decatur, IL $47,030
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,030

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $49,220
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,680
    Agricultural Inspectors $41,180
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $38,640
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $52,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Bakersfield, CA is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 11.7% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,020.