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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Michigan
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Michigan?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,380
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.5% vs 2024
$41,670
Mean Salary
$42,380
Median Salary
$20.38
Hourly Rate
460 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Michigan
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan earn a median salary of $42,380 per year ($3,531/month).
This is 1.2% below the national average of $42,901.
Michigan ranks #21 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 460 people work in this occupation across Michigan.
Salaries decreased by 0.5% 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 Michigan
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan range from $30,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,360 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,210 and $46,680.
Median $42,380
P10: $30,320P25: $35,210P75: $46,680P90: $49,360
10th
$30,320
25th
$35,210
Median
$42,380
75th
$46,680
90th
$49,360
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,320
$14.58
$2,526
25th Percentile
$35,210
$16.93
$2,934
Median (50th)
$42,380
$20.38
$3,531
75th Percentile
$46,680
$22.44
$3,890
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,360
$23.73
$4,113
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,670 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Michigan ranks #21 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Michigan?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan is $42,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,670.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan range from $30,320 at the 10th percentile to $49,360 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,210 and $46,680.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Michigan typically start around $30,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,210 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 460 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Michigan is approximately $20.38 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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