Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern Washington

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

Median annual salary $37,740 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $37,020
90th percentile $49,850
Employed locally 320
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,020
    25th
    $37,730
    50th (median)
    $37,740
    75th
    $47,490
    90th
    $49,850

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,550
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $34,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $64,100
    Agricultural Inspectors $39,660
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,500
    Logging Equipment Operators $64,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Eastern Washington is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Eastern Washington is 11.4% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,020 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,730.