Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Iowa earn a median salary of $48,248 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.3% vs the national median of $42,580. An estimated 1,750 agricultural equipment operators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $45,930 to $50,170 depending on location.
$48,248
Avg median salary in Iowa
$50,170
Highest paying metro
$45,930
Lowest paying metro
1,750
Employed in Iowa
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Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $50,170 | $46,530 | $57,440 | 140 |
| Dubuque, IA | $50,010 | $39,720 | $55,050 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $48,880 | $41,920 | $52,200 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa | $48,830 | $44,710 | $53,970 | 240 |
| Northwest Iowa | $48,830 | $46,200 | $52,730 | 470 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,560 | $45,650 | $55,580 | 40 |
| Southwest Iowa | $47,800 | $45,180 | $49,640 | 240 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,730 | $44,590 | $55,440 | 50 |
| Southeast Iowa | $47,690 | $44,530 | $53,550 | 330 |
| Ames, IA | $47,610 | $42,790 | $58,510 | 30 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,940 | $35,690 | $58,000 | 30 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $45,930 | $41,830 | $49,910 | 90 |