Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $46,970 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $39,290
90th percentile $48,810
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,290
    25th
    $42,340
    50th (median)
    $46,970
    75th
    $47,590
    90th
    $48,810

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 42% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $48,880

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Workers $37,690
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,970
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $42,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 10.3% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,290 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,340.