Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $38,690 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $51,480
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $38,690
    50th (median)
    $38,690
    75th
    $40,720
    90th
    $51,480

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 44% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,320
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $38,520

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $40,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Salisbury, MD is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Salisbury, MD is 9.1% below 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,690.