Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,040 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $60,550
Employed locally 140
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $48,040
    75th
    $57,090
    90th
    $60,550

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,220
    Logging Equipment Operators $48,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $52,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 12.8% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.