How much does an agricultural equipment operator make in Kentucky?
$42,000a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators in Kentucky. That is $20.19 an hour or $3,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.19
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,940Median: $42,000Highest 10%: $84,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $40,150 | $19.30 | |
| Median | $42,000 | $20.19 | |
| 75th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 90th | $84,880 | $40.81 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $54,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural equipment operators.
| 19. Kansas | $45,570 |
| 20. Oregon | $44,150 |
| 21. Michigan | $42,380 |
| 22. Kentucky | $42,000 |
| 23. New Jersey | $41,660 |
| 24. Maryland | $39,580 |
| 25. North Carolina | $39,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $20.19 ($42,000 a year).
Do agricultural equipment operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $42,000 against $41,730 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for agricultural equipment operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 22 of 40 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays agricultural equipment operators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $54,380 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.