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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,100
Median Annual Salary
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+13.1% vs 2024
$46,900
Mean Salary
$47,100
Median Salary
$22.64
Hourly Rate
390 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $47,100 per year ($3,925/month).
This is 9.8% above the national average of $42,901.
Pennsylvania ranks #12 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 390 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 13.1% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania range from $33,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,590 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,320 and $56,220.
Median $47,100
P10: $33,780P25: $37,320P75: $56,220P90: $60,590
10th
$33,780
25th
$37,320
Median
$47,100
75th
$56,220
90th
$60,590
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,780
$16.24
$2,815
25th Percentile
$37,320
$17.94
$3,110
Median (50th)
$47,100
$22.64
$3,925
75th Percentile
$56,220
$27.03
$4,685
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,590
$29.13
$5,049
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,900 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
Pennsylvania ranks #12 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania is $47,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,900.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania range from $33,780 at the 10th percentile to $60,590 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,320 and $56,220.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $33,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,320 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 390 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania is approximately $22.64 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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