Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $50,960 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.50
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $63,190
Employed locally 30
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $50,960
    75th
    $55,330
    90th
    $63,190

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 32% 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
    Albany, OR $35,810
    Albany, GA $33,600

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Rochester, NY is $24.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Rochester, NY is 19.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.