Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Lincoln, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lincoln, NE

Median annual salary $44,740 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $31,880
90th percentile $52,210
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,880
    25th
    $37,410
    50th (median)
    $44,740
    75th
    $48,430
    90th
    $52,210

    Lincoln economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,095 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 39% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870
    New York $51,100
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $50,170
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $48,880
    Minnesota $48,390

    Related occupations in Lincoln, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39,080
    Agricultural Inspectors$47,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Lincoln, NE is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Lincoln, NE is 5.1% 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 Lincoln?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,880 per year in Lincoln, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,410.