Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $43,430 +2% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $46,480
Employed locally 90
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $41,380
    50th (median)
    $43,430
    75th
    $44,140
    90th
    $46,480

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 46% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 54% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $51,100
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $49,680
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,370
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,110
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,830
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,830

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,980
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$40,560
    Logging Equipment Operators$63,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$58,700
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$38,080
    Forest and Conservation Workers$42,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Portland, OR-WA is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,380.