Agricultural Equipment Operator Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$39,580
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $41,730
State Rank
#24 of 40
180 employed here

How much does an Agricultural Equipment Operator make in Maryland?

An Agricultural Equipment Operator working in Maryland earns a median salary of $39,580 per year, or about $19.03 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $41,730 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $38,400 while the top 10% make $50,890 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,400 and $49,550 a year.

Agricultural Equipment Operator salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,400$18.46
25th percentile (early career)$38,400$18.46
50th percentile (median)$39,580$19.03
75th percentile (experienced)$49,550$23.82
90th percentile (top earners)$50,890$24.47

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 24th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($39,580) 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 Maryland?
The median Agricultural Equipment Operator salary in Maryland is $39,580 per year, or about $19.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,400 at the entry level to $50,890 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Agricultural Equipment Operators about 5% less than the national median of $41,730. Maryland ranks 24th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Agricultural Equipment Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,580 a year. About 180 Agricultural Equipment Operators are employed in Maryland. 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 Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.