Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $39,540 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.01
10th percentile $26,130
90th percentile $60,750
Employed locally 290
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,130
    25th
    $26,130
    50th (median)
    $39,540
    75th
    $48,630
    90th
    $60,750

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,220
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$30,870
    Logging Equipment Operators$42,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$58,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Southeast Missouri is $19.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Southeast Missouri is 7.1% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,130 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,130.