Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $46,630 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $52,650
Employed locally 150
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $39,230
    50th (median)
    $46,630
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $52,650

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $41,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $70,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in South Illinois is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in South Illinois is 9.5% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,230.