Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $39,910 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $37,520
90th percentile $50,370
Employed locally 200
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,520
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $39,910
    75th
    $47,800
    90th
    $50,370

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 41% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,460
    Delaware $50,450
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,830
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,830
    Iowa $48,690
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $47,800

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $34,840
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $46,240
    Agricultural Inspectors $61,050
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Yakima, WA is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Yakima, WA is 6.3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,520 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.