Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $39,720 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.10
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $50,610
Employed locally 80
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $39,720
    75th
    $45,390
    90th
    $50,610

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$31,700
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$33,550
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$30,490
    Logging Equipment Operators$56,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$47,030
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$38,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Eastern Oregon is $19.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Eastern Oregon is 6.7% 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 Oregon?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.