Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,620 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.76
10th percentile $28,170
90th percentile $44,890
Employed locally 310
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,170
    25th
    $28,570
    50th (median)
    $28,620
    75th
    $37,490
    90th
    $44,890

    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

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$28,740
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in East Arkansas is $13.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.51 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in East Arkansas is 32.8% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,170 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,570.