Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $48,440 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $42,670
90th percentile $60,950
Employed locally 280
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,670
    25th
    $44,280
    50th (median)
    $48,440
    75th
    $53,040
    90th
    $60,950

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 53% 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
    Decatur, IL $47,030
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,320

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $43,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $61,610
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $43,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Santa Rosa, CA is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 13.8% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,670 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,280.