How much does an agricultural equipment operator make in Madison?
$49,410a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,600Median: $49,410Highest 10%: $61,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| Median | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| 90th | $61,000 | $29.33 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $53,680 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,220 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,440 |
| Farmworker | $38,270 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $23.75 ($49,410 a year).
Do agricultural equipment operators make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $49,410 against $41,730 nationally, 18% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,100, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for agricultural equipment operator pay?
7 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,000 or more.
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.