Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,830 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $58,700
Employed locally 470
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $46,200
    50th (median)
    $48,830
    75th
    $52,730
    90th
    $58,700

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $30,830
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,800
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $37,640
    Agricultural Inspectors $55,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Northwest Iowa is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.78 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Northwest Iowa is 14.7% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,200.