Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $48,940 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $58,790
Employed locally 50
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $45,560
    50th (median)
    $48,940
    75th
    $51,980
    90th
    $58,790

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators $44,040
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,630
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $28,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Southern Ohio is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Southern Ohio is 14.9% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,560.