Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Median annual salary $54,380 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.14
10th percentile $41,260
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 50
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,260
    25th
    $47,470
    50th (median)
    $54,380
    75th
    $59,250
    90th
    $64,680

    Cincinnati economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $54,020
    Montana $53,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870
    Columbus, OH $52,370

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $52,370
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,110
    Ohio $49,070
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $48,940
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,530

    Related occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,160
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $33,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $57,480
    Agricultural Inspectors $63,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $26.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is 27.7% 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 Cincinnati?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,260 per year in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,470.