Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $45,030 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $39,620
90th percentile $52,780
Employed locally 330
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,620
    25th
    $44,490
    50th (median)
    $45,030
    75th
    $46,130
    90th
    $52,780

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 52% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $54,020
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $49,160
    Napa, CA $48,710
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,440
    Decatur, IL $47,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,320

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $53,540
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,150
    Agricultural Inspectors $94,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.38 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 5.8% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,620 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,490.