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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,290
Median Annual Salary
▼
-13.2% vs 2024
$42,840
Mean Salary
$37,290
Median Salary
$17.93
Hourly Rate
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Colorado earn a median salary of $37,290 per year ($3,107/month).
This is 13.1% below the national average of $42,901.
Colorado ranks #30 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Salaries decreased by 13.2% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Colorado range from $32,410 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $48,840 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,040 and $44,940.
Median $37,290
P10: $32,410P25: $34,040P75: $44,940P90: $48,840
10th
$32,410
25th
$34,040
Median
$37,290
75th
$44,940
90th
$48,840
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,410
$15.58
$2,700
25th Percentile
$34,040
$16.37
$2,836
Median (50th)
$37,290
$17.93
$3,107
75th Percentile
$44,940
$21.61
$3,745
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$48,840
$23.48
$4,070
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,840 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#30
Colorado ranks #30 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Colorado is $37,290 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,840.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Colorado?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Colorado range from $32,410 at the 10th percentile to $48,840 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,040 and $44,940.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Colorado?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Colorado typically start around $32,410 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,040 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Colorado is approximately $17.93 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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