Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,160 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $27,130
90th percentile $45,120
Employed locally 100
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,130
    25th
    $28,560
    50th (median)
    $37,160
    75th
    $42,320
    90th
    $45,120

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators$46,950
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$34,040
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$30,510
    Log Graders and Scalers$41,650
    Agricultural Inspectors$42,640
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$29,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in South Arkansas is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.69 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in South Arkansas is 12.7% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,130 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,560.