Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $36,890 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $26,520
90th percentile $50,680
Employed locally 100
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,520
    25th
    $36,860
    50th (median)
    $36,890
    75th
    $42,370
    90th
    $50,680

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 46% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 54% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,380
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,530
    Lincoln, NE $44,740
    Lancaster, PA $44,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,430

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,000
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,500
    Logging Equipment Operators $49,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,620
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $43,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Charlotte, NC-SC is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 13.4% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,520 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,860.