SOC 45-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Equipment Operators — Missouri
Missouri · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Missouri comes to $46,490 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,730 by 11.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Missouri comes to $46,490 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,730 by 11.4%. Pay ranges from under $38,140 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,250 to $58,870.
The area has 900 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.67 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Missouri ranks number 16th out of 40 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Kansas City records the highest median at $47,610. Of the 733 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 520th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,140 | −8.6% |
| 25th | $39,250 | −5.9% |
| Median (50th) | $46,490 | +11.4% |
| 75th | $58,870 | +41.1% |
| 90th | $74,990 | +79.7% |
| Mean | $50,440 | +20.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $47,610 | 140 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $47,280 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $46,490 goes as far as $51,200 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,200US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,490 a year, 11.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,140 to $74,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 900 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $47,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Missouri?
The median annual wage is $46,490, or $22.35 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 Missouri is 11.4% 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 Missouri earns more than $74,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,140 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 Kansas City, at $47,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 900 jobs in this occupation in Missouri. 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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