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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Alabama
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Alabama?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$33,910
Median Annual Salary
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+15.3% vs 2024
$34,640
Mean Salary
$33,910
Median Salary
$16.30
Hourly Rate
370 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Alabama
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama earn a median salary of $33,910 per year ($2,825/month).
This is 21.0% below the national average of $42,901.
Alabama ranks #39 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 370 people work in this occupation across Alabama.
Salaries increased by 15.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Agricultural Equipment Operators
Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. May perform tasks such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Troubleshooting
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.38
Mechanical
2.86
Public Safety and Security
2.79
Mathematics
2.76
Transportation
2.72
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(56.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama range from $27,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $44,930 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $28,930 and $36,920.
Median $33,910
P10: $27,360P25: $28,930P75: $36,920P90: $44,930
10th
$27,360
25th
$28,930
Median
$33,910
75th
$36,920
90th
$44,930
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$27,360
$13.15
$2,280
25th Percentile
$28,930
$13.91
$2,410
Median (50th)
$33,910
$16.30
$2,825
75th Percentile
$36,920
$17.75
$3,076
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$44,930
$21.60
$3,744
Note: The mean (average) salary of $34,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#39
Alabama ranks #39 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Alabama?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama is $33,910 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $34,640.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama range from $27,360 at the 10th percentile to $44,930 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $28,930 and $36,920.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Alabama typically start around $27,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $28,930 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 370 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Alabama is approximately $16.30 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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