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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$34,260
Median Annual Salary
▲
+14.5% vs 2024
$35,300
Mean Salary
$34,260
Median Salary
$16.47
Hourly Rate
2,200 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $34,260 per year ($2,855/month).
This is 20.1% below the national average of $42,901.
Texas ranks #38 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 14.5% 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 Texas
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas range from $24,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $44,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $29,850 and $37,470.
Median $34,260
P10: $24,550P25: $29,850P75: $37,470P90: $44,720
10th
$24,550
25th
$29,850
Median
$34,260
75th
$37,470
90th
$44,720
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$24,550
$11.80
$2,045
25th Percentile
$29,850
$14.35
$2,487
Median (50th)
$34,260
$16.47
$2,855
75th Percentile
$37,470
$18.01
$3,122
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$44,720
$21.50
$3,726
Note: The mean (average) salary of $35,300 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
Texas ranks #38 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas is $34,260 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $35,300.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas range from $24,550 at the 10th percentile to $44,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $29,850 and $37,470.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Texas typically start around $24,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $29,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,200 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Texas is approximately $16.47 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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