Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $39,980 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $56,500
Employed locally 50
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $39,420
    50th (median)
    $39,980
    75th
    $43,810
    90th
    $56,500

    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 Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$29,500
    Logging Equipment Operators$46,820
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$33,030
    Forest and Conservation Workers$40,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in North Central Tennessee is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in North Central Tennessee is 6.1% 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 Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,420.