Agricultural Equipment Operator Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$36,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $41,730
State Rank
#32 of 40
730 employed here

How much does an Agricultural Equipment Operator make in Arizona?

An Agricultural Equipment Operator working in Arizona earns a median salary of $36,600 per year, or about $17.60 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $41,730 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $32,910 while the top 10% make $42,510 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,620 and $37,400 a year.

Agricultural Equipment Operator salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,910$15.82
25th percentile (early career)$33,620$16.16
50th percentile (median)$36,600$17.60
75th percentile (experienced)$37,400$17.98
90th percentile (top earners)$42,510$20.44

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 32nd out of 40 states and territories for Agricultural Equipment Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Montana$58,770
2Louisiana$58,520
3New York$50,020
4Delaware$49,910
5Massachusetts$49,150

Working as an Agricultural Equipment Operator in Arizona

Nationally, about 29,000 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($36,600) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Agricultural Equipment Operator make in Arizona?
The median Agricultural Equipment Operator salary in Arizona is $36,600 per year, or about $17.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,910 at the entry level to $42,510 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Agricultural Equipment Operators about 12% less than the national median of $41,730. Arizona ranks 32nd out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Agricultural Equipment Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,600 a year. About 730 Agricultural Equipment Operators are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.