Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $47,800 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $54,990
Employed locally 240
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $45,180
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $49,640
    90th
    $54,990

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$29,860
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$30,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Southwest Iowa is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Iowa is 12.3% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,180.