SOC 45-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Equipment Operators — Louisiana
Louisiana
In Louisiana the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators reaches $58,520 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Louisiana the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators reaches $58,520 a year. That is 40.2% more than the national median of $41,730. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,350 and $61,000. The lowest tenth earn under $32,190, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,510.
Employment stands at 270, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Louisiana ranks 2nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 305th of 679 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,190 | −22.9% |
| 25th | $36,350 | −12.9% |
| Median (50th) | $58,520 | +40.2% |
| 75th | $61,000 | +46.2% |
| 90th | $64,510 | +54.6% |
| Mean | $51,050 | +22.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $58,520 goes as far as $66,349 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 59.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,349US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,520 a year, 40.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,190 to $64,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 40 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $58,520, or $28.14 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,730, so pay in Louisiana is 40.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisiana earns more than $64,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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