Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $38,920 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $47,300
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $34,520
    50th (median)
    $38,920
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $47,300

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 50% 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
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $49,680
    Cedar Rapids, IA $48,560
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $44,970
    Boise City, ID $44,770
    Idaho $44,700
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $44,300

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,980
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $27,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $76,100
    Agricultural Inspectors $44,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho Falls, ID is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 8.6% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,520.