Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in West South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,840 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $46,290
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $42,100
    50th (median)
    $44,840
    75th
    $45,890
    90th
    $46,290

    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 West South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $37,550
    Forest and Conservation Workers $36,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $54,770
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in West South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in West South Dakota is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.67 or more per hour.

    Is West South Dakota above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in West South Dakota is 5.3% 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 West South Dakota?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in West South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,100.