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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Maryland
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Maryland?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,580
Median Annual Salary
▼
-4.5% vs 2024
$43,180
Mean Salary
$39,580
Median Salary
$19.03
Hourly Rate
180 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Maryland
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland earn a median salary of $39,580 per year ($3,298/month).
This is 7.7% below the national average of $42,901.
Maryland ranks #24 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 180 people work in this occupation across Maryland.
Salaries decreased by 4.5% 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 Maryland
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland range from $38,400 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,890 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,400 and $49,550.
Median $39,580
P10: $38,400P25: $38,400P75: $49,550P90: $50,890
10th
$38,400
25th
$38,400
Median
$39,580
75th
$49,550
90th
$50,890
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,400
$18.46
$3,200
25th Percentile
$38,400
$18.46
$3,200
Median (50th)
$39,580
$19.03
$3,298
75th Percentile
$49,550
$23.82
$4,129
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,890
$24.47
$4,240
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,180 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Maryland ranks #24 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Maryland?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland is $39,580 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,180.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland range from $38,400 at the 10th percentile to $50,890 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,400 and $49,550.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Maryland typically start around $38,400 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 180 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Maryland is approximately $19.03 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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