Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $48,710 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.42
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $62,660
Employed locally 420
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $48,710
    75th
    $55,690
    90th
    $62,660

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 45% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 55% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $54,020
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $49,160
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,440
    Decatur, IL $47,030
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,320

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $44,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $62,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Napa, CA is $23.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Napa, CA is 14.4% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.