How much does an agricultural equipment operator make in California?
$38,820a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators in California. That is $18.66 an hour or $3,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.66
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 7,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,620Median: $38,820Highest 10%: $54,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $38,820 | $18.66 | |
| 75th | $46,090 | $22.16 | |
| 90th | $54,580 | $26.24 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $47,880 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,960 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $44,260 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $44,230 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $41,910 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,740 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,320 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,280 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,070 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,890 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,810 |
| Merced, CA | $37,570 |
| Hanford, CA | $37,420 |
| El Centro, CA | $37,200 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,930 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,650 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural equipment operators.
| 24. Maryland | $39,580 |
| 25. North Carolina | $39,580 |
| 26. Idaho | $38,920 |
| 27. California | $38,820 |
| 28. Washington | $38,470 |
| 29. Tennessee | $37,750 |
| 30. Colorado | $37,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.66 ($38,820 a year).
Do agricultural equipment operators make more in California than the national average?
No: $38,820 against $41,730 nationally, 7% less.
Where does California rank for agricultural equipment operator pay?
California ranks 27 of 40 states.
Which city in California pays agricultural equipment operators the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $47,880 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.