Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $54,020 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $45,860
90th percentile $82,200
Employed locally 140
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,860
    25th
    $48,380
    50th (median)
    $54,020
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $82,200

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 30% 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
    Montana $53,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870
    Columbus, OH $52,370

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,380
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $51,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,460
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $50,170

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $43,410
    Agricultural Inspectors $36,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $79,650
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Indianapolis, IN is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 26.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,860 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,380.