How much does an agricultural equipment operator make in North Carolina?
$39,580a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators in North Carolina. That is $19.03 an hour or $3,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.03
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,110Median: $39,580Highest 10%: $49,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,110 | $12.55 | |
| 25th | $28,940 | $13.91 | |
| Median | $39,580 | $19.03 | |
| 75th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| 90th | $49,240 | $23.67 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $36,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural equipment operators.
| 22. Kentucky | $42,000 |
| 23. New Jersey | $41,660 |
| 24. Maryland | $39,580 |
| 25. North Carolina | $39,580 |
| 26. Idaho | $38,920 |
| 27. California | $38,820 |
| 28. Washington | $38,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $19.03 ($39,580 a year).
Do agricultural equipment operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $39,580 against $41,730 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for agricultural equipment operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 25 of 40 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays agricultural equipment operators the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $36,890 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.