Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,260 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.32
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $57,960
Employed locally 70
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $39,600
    50th (median)
    $42,260
    75th
    $51,020
    90th
    $57,960

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $71,190
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,620
    Logging Equipment Operators $50,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland is $20.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Maryland is 0.8% below 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,600.