Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,100 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.88
10th percentile $28,190
90th percentile $36,920
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,190
    25th
    $33,880
    50th (median)
    $35,100
    75th
    $35,100
    90th
    $36,920

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators $48,940
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,180
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $31,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $73,020
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Southeast Alabama is $16.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.75 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Southeast Alabama is 17.6% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,190 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,880.