Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $48,230 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $36,430
90th percentile $48,450
Employed locally 60
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,430
    25th
    $47,700
    50th (median)
    $48,230
    75th
    $48,450
    90th
    $48,450

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 35% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,710
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,900
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $46,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Mankato, MN is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Mankato, MN is 13.3% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,430 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,700.