Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $47,230 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $38,590
90th percentile $68,800
Employed locally 190
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,590
    25th
    $43,380
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $68,800

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 40% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Montana $53,900
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $52,270
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $50,170
    Kansas City, MO-KS $47,930
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $45,930
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,170

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,470
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $34,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $50,800
    Agricultural Inspectors $54,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in St. Louis, MO-IL is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.01 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 10.9% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,590 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,380.