Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,890 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.18
10th percentile $36,540
90th percentile $51,280
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,540
    25th
    $37,070
    50th (median)
    $39,890
    75th
    $48,000
    90th
    $51,280

    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 Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$31,020
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$61,920
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$38,210
    Logging Equipment Operators$46,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Northeast Virginia is $19.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.66 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Northeast Virginia is 6.3% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,540 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,070.