Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $44,300 +4% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $62,120
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $36,760
    50th (median)
    $44,300
    75th
    $47,370
    90th
    $62,120

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 46% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,400
    Jackson, TN $36,610

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$34,540
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$33,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$64,370
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37,320
    Logging Equipment Operators$47,470
    Agricultural Inspectors$49,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Nashville, TN is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Nashville, TN is 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,760.