SOC 45-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Equipment Operators — Twin Falls
Twin Falls, ID · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Twin Falls, ID is $38,080 per year, 8.7% below the national median of $41,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Twin Falls, ID is $38,080 per year, 8.7% below the national median of $41,730. Pay ranges from under $29,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $44,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,430 to $40,570.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 9.51 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $40,620. Of the 227 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 176th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,500 | −29.3% |
| 25th | $32,430 | −22.3% |
| Median (50th) | $38,080 | −8.7% |
| 75th | $40,570 | −2.8% |
| 90th | $44,720 | +7.2% |
| Mean | $37,720 | −9.6% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $40,620 | 90 | |
| 2 | Idaho Falls | $38,920 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Twin Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $38,080 goes as far as $39,874 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,874US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,080 a year, 8.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,500 to $44,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $40,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Twin Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $38,080, or $18.31 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 Twin Falls, ID is 8.7% 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 Twin Falls, ID earns more than $44,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,500 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 Boise City, at $40,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Twin Falls, ID. 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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