How much does an agricultural equipment operator make in Texas?
$34,260a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators in Texas. That is $16.47 an hour or $2,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.47
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,550Median: $34,260Highest 10%: $44,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,550 | $11.80 | |
| 25th | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| Median | $34,260 | $16.47 | |
| 75th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| 90th | $44,720 | $21.50 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,410 |
| Lubbock, TX | $34,570 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural equipment operators.
| 35. Georgia | $35,410 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $34,900 |
| 37. South Carolina | $34,490 |
| 38. Texas | $34,260 |
| 39. Alabama | $33,910 |
| 40. Arkansas | $32,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $16.47 ($34,260 a year).
Do agricultural equipment operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $34,260 against $41,730 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Texas rank for agricultural equipment operator pay?
Texas ranks 38 of 40 states.
Which city in Texas pays agricultural equipment operators the most?
Corpus Christi, TX, with a median of $37,410 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.