Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,200 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $60,930
Employed locally 90
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $39,820
    50th (median)
    $46,200
    75th
    $51,540
    90th
    $60,930

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,360
    Logging Equipment Operators$45,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Southern Indiana is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.75 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Southern Indiana is 8.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,820.