Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,680 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $31,550
90th percentile $49,680
Employed locally 60
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,550
    25th
    $43,050
    50th (median)
    $49,680
    75th
    $49,680
    90th
    $49,680

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators$60,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$48,970
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,330
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$41,440
    Log Graders and Scalers$60,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Northwestern Idaho is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.79 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Northwestern Idaho is 16.7% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,550 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,050.