Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $49,430 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.76
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $60,930
Employed locally 120
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $44,040
    50th (median)
    $49,430
    75th
    $51,000
    90th
    $60,930

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 43% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $48,250
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,860
    Wisconsin $47,520
    Green Bay, WI $47,220
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,780

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,370
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $66,600
    Agricultural Inspectors $49,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Madison, WI is $23.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Madison, WI is 16.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,040.