Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $51,200 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.62
10th percentile $42,230
90th percentile $60,150
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,230
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $51,200
    75th
    $52,110
    90th
    $60,150

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 15% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,380
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $54,020
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,460
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $50,170

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Inspectors $48,140
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Lafayette, IN is $24.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Lafayette, IN is 20.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,230 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.