Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $34,340 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $31,880
90th percentile $46,780
Employed locally 60
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,880
    25th
    $31,880
    50th (median)
    $34,340
    75th
    $36,070
    90th
    $46,780

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Southwest Oklahoma is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 19.4% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,880 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,880.