Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $44,910 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.59
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $48,340
Employed locally 40
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $39,540
    50th (median)
    $44,910
    75th
    $47,040
    90th
    $48,340

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 35% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $47,930
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,900
    Topeka, KS $45,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $38,970
    Jackson, TN $36,610
    Jackson, MS $33,550

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,530
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$32,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$48,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Wichita, KS is $21.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.02 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Wichita, KS is 5.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,540.