SOC 45-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Equipment Operators — New York
New York
In New York the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators is $50,020 a year, which is 19.9% higher than the national figure of $41,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New York the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators is $50,020 a year, which is 19.9% higher than the national figure of $41,730. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,250 and $54,870. The lowest tenth earn under $40,700, while the highest tenth earn more than $76,940.
New York ranks number 3rd out of 40 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 776 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 579th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,700 | −2.5% |
| 25th | $45,250 | +8.4% |
| Median (50th) | $50,020 | +19.9% |
| 75th | $54,870 | +31.5% |
| 90th | $76,940 | +84.4% |
| Mean | $51,740 | +24.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $50,020 buys what $46,358 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,358US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,020 a year, 19.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,700 to $76,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 40 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in New York?
The median annual wage is $50,020, or $24.05 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 New York is 19.9% 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 New York earns more than $76,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,700 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.
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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