Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $48,560 +14% vs national
Median hourly $23.34
10th percentile $39,460
90th percentile $58,070
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,460
    25th
    $45,650
    50th (median)
    $48,560
    75th
    $55,580
    90th
    $58,070

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,460
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $50,170
    Dubuque, IA $50,010
    Indiana $48,930
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $48,880

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,230
    Agricultural Inspectors $58,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Cedar Rapids, IA is $23.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 14% above 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,460 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,650.