SOC 45-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Equipment Operators — Medford
Medford, OR · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Medford, OR comes to $48,510 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,730 by 16.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Medford, OR comes to $48,510 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,730 by 16.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,630 and $48,510. The lowest tenth earn under $39,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $48,510.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Albany leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,770. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 231st of 335 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,020 | −6.5% |
| 25th | $40,630 | −2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,510 | +16.2% |
| 75th | $48,510 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $48,510 | +16.2% |
| Mean | $46,650 | +11.8% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Medford run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,510 buys what $46,915 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,915US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,510 a year, 16.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,020 to $48,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albany, at $46,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Medford, OR?
The median annual wage is $48,510, or $23.32 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 Medford, OR is 16.2% 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 Medford, OR earns more than $48,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,020 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albany, at $46,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Medford, OR. 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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