SOC 45-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Equipment Operators — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ is $36,600 a year, trailing the national median of $41,730 by 12.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ is $36,600 a year, trailing the national median of $41,730 by 12.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,090 and $41,770. The lowest tenth earn under $33,940, while the highest tenth earn more than $51,780.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 619th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,940 | −18.7% |
| 25th | $36,090 | −13.5% |
| Median (50th) | $36,600 | −12.3% |
| 75th | $41,770 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $51,780 | +24.1% |
| Mean | $41,170 | −1.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $36,600 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,346US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,600 a year, 12.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,940 to $51,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $36,600, or $17.60 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 Phoenix, AZ is 12.3% lower. 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 Phoenix, AZ earns more than $51,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,940 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 140 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. 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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