Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in South Central Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $44,700 +5% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $87,990
Employed locally 50
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $42,190
    50th (median)
    $44,700
    75th
    $56,150
    90th
    $87,990

    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 Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Log Graders and Scalers$47,160
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$49,990
    Logging Equipment Operators$48,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$66,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in South Central Kentucky is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in South Central Kentucky is 5% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,190.