Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $47,030 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $57,490
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $47,030
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $57,490

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 25% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $49,160
    Evansville, IN $47,500
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $47,440
    St. Louis, MO-IL $47,230
    Bloomington, IL $47,120
    Illinois $46,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Decatur, IL is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Decatur, IL is 10.5% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.