Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,300 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.37
10th percentile $27,740
90th percentile $49,070
Employed locally 220
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,740
    25th
    $35,220
    50th (median)
    $40,300
    75th
    $45,770
    90th
    $49,070

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,650
    Logging Equipment Operators $45,020
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $33,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $62,910
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $32,070
    Agricultural Inspectors $47,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Eastern North Carolina is $19.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.67 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Eastern North Carolina is 5.4% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,740 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,220.