Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $48,250 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $36,430
90th percentile $57,210
Employed locally 30
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,430
    25th
    $41,360
    50th (median)
    $48,250
    75th
    $56,330
    90th
    $57,210

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 33% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Madison, WI $49,430
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,860
    Wisconsin $47,520
    Green Bay, WI $47,220
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,780

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators $47,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Eau Claire, WI is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.51 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Eau Claire, WI is 13.3% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,430 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,360.