How much does a farm equipment operator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,938 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,341
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $70,930 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $68,500 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $67,800 |
| 8. Sweden estimate | $47,580 |
| 9. United States | $47,250 |
| 10. Canada | $46,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $394 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Earthmoving and related plant operators$59,120
- Crane operators$38,950
- Forklift operator$46,420
- Train driver$78,420
- Signalman$76,490
- Motorcyle courier$37,720
- Taxi driver$42,530
- Bus driver$48,860
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $63,280 |
| Louisiana | $58,580 |
| Montana | $57,440 |
| Oregon | $56,640 |
| Vermont | $52,910 |
| New Hampshire | $51,540 |
| Minnesota | $51,160 |
| Delaware | $49,910 |
| South Dakota | $49,900 |
| Wyoming | $49,650 |
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| Massachusetts | $49,070 |
| Idaho | $48,290 |
| Ohio | $48,240 |
| North Dakota | $48,080 |
| New York | $47,770 |
| Iowa | $47,220 |
| Mississippi | $47,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,990 |
| Wisconsin | $46,830 |
| Nebraska | $46,670 |
| Illinois | $46,560 |
| Virginia | $46,400 |
| Indiana | $46,290 |
| Colorado | $45,920 |
| Missouri | $45,850 |
| Michigan | $45,790 |
| Kansas | $45,570 |
| Alabama | $45,500 |
| North Carolina | $45,260 |
| Maine | $44,900 |
| Arkansas | $44,800 |
| South Carolina | $43,800 |
| Florida | $42,930 |
| Georgia | $42,560 |
| Tennessee | $42,080 |
| New Jersey | $41,660 |
| Maryland | $41,570 |
| California | $41,290 |
| Texas | $39,560 |
| Arizona | $36,600 |
| West Virginia | $36,130 |
| Oklahoma | $35,930 |
| New Mexico | $35,580 |
| Kentucky | $34,790 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $41,730 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $49,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm equipment operator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,938 a month, $47,250 a year.
How much does a farm equipment operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $34,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $69,440.
Which country pays a farm equipment operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a farm equipment operator the most?
Washington, with a median of $63,280 a year.
Does a farm equipment operator make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $47,250 a year against $42,100 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a farm equipment operator or a crane operators?
A farm equipment operator: $47,250 a year against $38,950 for a crane operators, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate