Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $46,070 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $59,920
Employed locally 210
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $57,940
    90th
    $59,920

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$51,420
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$45,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$64,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Southwest Minnesota is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Minnesota is 8.2% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.