Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $45,660 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $27,820
90th percentile $55,390
Employed locally 60
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,820
    25th
    $35,150
    50th (median)
    $45,660
    75th
    $48,700
    90th
    $55,390

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 36% 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
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870
    Minnesota $48,390
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,040
    Bloomington, IL $47,120

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,870
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $32,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $56,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Lansing, MI is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Lansing, MI is 7.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,820 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,150.