Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $40,730 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.58
10th percentile $32,540
90th percentile $50,320
Employed locally 50
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,540
    25th
    $35,100
    50th (median)
    $40,730
    75th
    $50,320
    90th
    $50,320

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 33% 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
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870
    Minnesota $48,390
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,040
    Bloomington, IL $47,120

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Bay City, MI is $19.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.19 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Bay City, MI is 4.3% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,540 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,100.