SOC 45-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Equipment Operators — Ohio
Ohio · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio comes to $47,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,730 by 13.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio comes to $47,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,730 by 13.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,360 and $53,880. The lowest tenth earn under $37,340, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,640.
Employment stands at 600, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 11th by median wage. Cincinnati leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $54,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 552nd of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,340 | −10.5% |
| 25th | $45,360 | +8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,220 | +13.2% |
| 75th | $53,880 | +29.1% |
| 90th | $59,640 | +42.9% |
| Mean | $50,070 | +20.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $54,380 | 50 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $51,050 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,220 goes as far as $50,884 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,884US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,220 a year, 13.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,340 to $59,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $54,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $47,220, or $22.70 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 Ohio is 13.2% 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 Ohio earns more than $59,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,340 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 Cincinnati, at $54,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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