Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $34,490 -19% vs national
Median hourly $16.58
10th percentile $28,900
90th percentile $39,720
Employed locally 390
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,900
    25th
    $29,970
    50th (median)
    $34,490
    75th
    $35,180
    90th
    $39,720

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators $44,580
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $28,380
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $33,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $76,960
    Agricultural Inspectors $44,980
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $28,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in South Georgia is $16.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in South Georgia is 19% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,900 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,970.