Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $38,520 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $54,800
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $38,500
    50th (median)
    $38,520
    75th
    $49,280
    90th
    $54,800

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 40% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 60% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,320
    Salisbury, MD $38,690

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,880
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,640
    Agricultural Inspectors $55,910
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $33,960
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $43,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $61,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Baltimore, MD is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Baltimore, MD is 9.5% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,500.