Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $33,550 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.13
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $47,000
Employed locally 50
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $26,290
    50th (median)
    $33,550
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $47,000

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 45% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,400

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $31,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $57,590
    Agricultural Inspectors $41,790
    Logging Equipment Operators $36,960
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Jackson, MS is $16.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Jackson, MS is 21.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,290.