Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in North Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,220 -29% vs national
Median hourly $14.53
10th percentile $28,970
90th percentile $45,110
Employed locally 70
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,970
    25th
    $30,220
    50th (median)
    $30,220
    75th
    $42,340
    90th
    $45,110

    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 North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators$34,020
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$30,040
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$33,030
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,910
    Log Graders and Scalers$42,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in North Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in North Arkansas is $14.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.46 or more per hour.

    Is North Arkansas above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in North Arkansas is 29% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,970 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,220.