Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,390 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.34
10th percentile $36,270
90th percentile $47,320
Employed locally 680
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,270
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $44,390
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $47,320

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,940
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$30,670
    Agricultural Inspectors$53,910
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$46,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Kansas is $21.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Kansas is 4.3% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,270 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.