Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $27,920 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.42
10th percentile $23,240
90th percentile $36,500
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

Compare Agricultural Equipment Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwest Alabama stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Agricultural Equipment Operators
in
Southwest Alabama
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,240
    25th
    $26,560
    50th (median)
    $27,920
    75th
    $36,330
    90th
    $36,500

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators $48,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $75,880
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,720
    Log Graders and Scalers $44,800
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,400
    Fallers $57,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Southwest Alabama is $13.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Alabama is 34.4% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,240 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,560.