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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,820
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.3% vs 2024
$42,730
Mean Salary
$38,820
Median Salary
$18.66
Hourly Rate
7,940 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in California
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in California earn a median salary of $38,820 per year ($3,235/month).
This is 9.5% below the national average of $42,901.
California ranks #27 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 7,940 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 3.3% 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 California
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in California range from $35,620 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $54,580 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,960 and $46,090.
Median $38,820
P10: $35,620P25: $36,960P75: $46,090P90: $54,580
10th
$35,620
25th
$36,960
Median
$38,820
75th
$46,090
90th
$54,580
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,620
$17.12
$2,968
25th Percentile
$36,960
$17.77
$3,080
Median (50th)
$38,820
$18.66
$3,235
75th Percentile
$46,090
$22.16
$3,840
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$54,580
$26.24
$4,548
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,730 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#27
California ranks #27 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in California?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in California is $38,820 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,730.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in California?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in California range from $35,620 at the 10th percentile to $54,580 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,960 and $46,090.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in California?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in California typically start around $35,620 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,960 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,940 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in California is approximately $18.66 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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