Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $27,350 -35.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.15
10th percentile $26,700
90th percentile $45,190
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,700
    25th
    $27,330
    50th (median)
    $27,350
    75th
    $39,430
    90th
    $45,190

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 52% 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
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $52,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,440
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $47,830
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $47,730
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $46,970

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Inspectors$28,440
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$33,660
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$32,860
    Logging Equipment Operators$38,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$55,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Dothan, AL is $13.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Dothan, AL is 35.8% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,700 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,330.