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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,920
Median Annual Salary
▼
-12.9% vs 2024
$39,930
Mean Salary
$38,920
Median Salary
$18.71
Hourly Rate
490 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho earn a median salary of $38,920 per year ($3,243/month).
This is 9.3% below the national average of $42,901.
Idaho ranks #26 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 490 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries decreased by 12.9% 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 Idaho
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho range from $30,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $46,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,370 and $42,780.
Median $38,920
P10: $30,320P25: $37,370P75: $42,780P90: $46,850
10th
$30,320
25th
$37,370
Median
$38,920
75th
$42,780
90th
$46,850
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,320
$14.58
$2,526
25th Percentile
$37,370
$17.97
$3,114
Median (50th)
$38,920
$18.71
$3,243
75th Percentile
$42,780
$20.57
$3,565
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$46,850
$22.52
$3,904
Note: The mean (average) salary of $39,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
Idaho ranks #26 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Idaho?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho is $38,920 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $39,930.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho range from $30,320 at the 10th percentile to $46,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,370 and $42,780.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Idaho typically start around $30,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 490 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Idaho is approximately $18.71 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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