How much does an agricultural equipment operator make in Iowa?
$47,220a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators in Iowa. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.70
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,020Median: $47,220Highest 10%: $62,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| Median | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 75th | $57,960 | $27.87 | |
| 90th | $62,360 | $29.98 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $49,990 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,440 |
| Omaha, NE | $48,010 |
| Ames, IA | $47,610 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,940 |
| Des Moines, IA | $46,220 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,310 |
| Waterloo, IA | $44,810 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $44,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural equipment operators.
| 7. North Dakota | $48,080 |
| 8. South Dakota | $48,060 |
| 9. Virginia | $47,890 |
| 10. Iowa | $47,220 |
| 11. Ohio | $47,220 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $47,100 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $47,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.70 ($47,220 a year).
Do agricultural equipment operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $47,220 against $41,730 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Iowa rank for agricultural equipment operator pay?
Iowa ranks 10 of 40 states.
Which city in Iowa pays agricultural equipment operators the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $49,990 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.