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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Georgia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Georgia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$35,410
Median Annual Salary
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+1.8% vs 2024
$37,390
Mean Salary
$35,410
Median Salary
$17.02
Hourly Rate
570 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Georgia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia earn a median salary of $35,410 per year ($2,950/month).
This is 17.5% below the national average of $42,901.
Georgia ranks #35 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 570 people work in this occupation across Georgia.
Salaries increased by 1.8% 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 Georgia
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia range from $28,890 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $46,910 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,850 and $41,000.
Median $35,410
P10: $28,890P25: $32,850P75: $41,000P90: $46,910
10th
$28,890
25th
$32,850
Median
$35,410
75th
$41,000
90th
$46,910
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$28,890
$13.89
$2,407
25th Percentile
$32,850
$15.79
$2,737
Median (50th)
$35,410
$17.02
$2,950
75th Percentile
$41,000
$19.71
$3,416
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$46,910
$22.55
$3,909
Note: The mean (average) salary of $37,390 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#35
Georgia ranks #35 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Georgia?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia is $35,410 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $37,390.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia range from $28,890 at the 10th percentile to $46,910 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,850 and $41,000.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Georgia typically start around $28,890 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 570 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia is approximately $17.02 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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