Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,170 -1% vs national
Median hourly $20.28
10th percentile $37,970
90th percentile $58,400
Employed locally 130
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,970
    25th
    $39,110
    50th (median)
    $42,170
    75th
    $46,240
    90th
    $58,400

    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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,850
    Logging Equipment Operators $61,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $71,740
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $37,620
    Agricultural Inspectors $44,480
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is $20.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.89 or more per hour.

    Is North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,970 per year in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,110.