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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,890
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.7% vs 2024
$49,420
Mean Salary
$47,890
Median Salary
$23.02
Hourly Rate
120 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia earn a median salary of $47,890 per year ($3,990/month).
This is 11.6% above the national average of $42,901.
Virginia ranks #9 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 120 people work in this occupation across Virginia.
Salaries increased by 4.7% 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 Virginia
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia range from $39,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,910 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,240 and $54,740.
Median $47,890
P10: $39,780P25: $44,240P75: $54,740P90: $60,910
10th
$39,780
25th
$44,240
Median
$47,890
75th
$54,740
90th
$60,910
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,780
$19.12
$3,315
25th Percentile
$44,240
$21.27
$3,686
Median (50th)
$47,890
$23.02
$3,990
75th Percentile
$54,740
$26.32
$4,561
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,910
$29.28
$5,075
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,420 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Virginia ranks #9 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Virginia?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia is $47,890 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,420.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia range from $39,780 at the 10th percentile to $60,910 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,240 and $54,740.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Virginia typically start around $39,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,240 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 120 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Virginia is approximately $23.02 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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