Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in East Georgia

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

Median annual salary $34,230 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.46
10th percentile $24,500
90th percentile $47,650
Employed locally 80
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,500
    25th
    $30,120
    50th (median)
    $34,230
    75th
    $35,160
    90th
    $47,650

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators$48,910
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$28,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$65,710
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$23,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in East Georgia is $16.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in East Georgia is 19.6% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,500 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,120.