Agricultural Equipment Operator Salary in Georgia (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$35,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $41,730
State Rank
#35 of 40
570 employed here

How much does an Agricultural Equipment Operator make in Georgia?

Agricultural Equipment Operators in Georgia take home a median of $35,410 annually — roughly $17.02 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $41,730.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $28,890 while the top 10% make $46,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,850 and $41,000 a year.

Agricultural Equipment Operator salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,890$13.89
25th percentile (early career)$32,850$15.79
50th percentile (median)$35,410$17.02
75th percentile (experienced)$41,000$19.71
90th percentile (top earners)$46,910$22.55

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 35th 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 Georgia

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 Georgia pay ($35,410) 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 Georgia?
The median Agricultural Equipment Operator salary in Georgia is $35,410 per year, or about $17.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,890 at the entry level to $46,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Agricultural Equipment Operators about 15% less than the national median of $41,730. Georgia ranks 35th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Agricultural Equipment Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $35,410 a year. About 570 Agricultural Equipment Operators are employed in Georgia. 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 Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.