Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in East South Dakota

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

Median annual salary $45,890 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $53,560
Employed locally 160
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $44,840
    50th (median)
    $45,890
    75th
    $49,400
    90th
    $53,560

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Workers$35,440
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$42,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$54,770
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$42,260
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$51,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in East South Dakota is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in East South Dakota is 7.8% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,840.