Agricultural Equipment Operator Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$47,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.64
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $41,730
State Rank
#12 of 40
390 employed here

How much does an Agricultural Equipment Operator make in Pennsylvania?

Agricultural Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania take home a median of $47,100 annually — roughly $22.64 an hour — which runs 13% above the national median of $41,730.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $33,780 while the top 10% make $60,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,320 and $56,220 a year.

Agricultural Equipment Operator salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,780$16.24
25th percentile (early career)$37,320$17.94
50th percentile (median)$47,100$22.64
75th percentile (experienced)$56,220$27.03
90th percentile (top earners)$60,590$29.13

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 12th 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania pay ($47,100) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Agricultural Equipment Operator salary in Pennsylvania is $47,100 per year, or about $22.64 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,780 at the entry level to $60,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Agricultural Equipment Operators about 13% more than the national median of $41,730. Pennsylvania ranks 12th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Agricultural Equipment Operators?
Yes on pay — Pennsylvania pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,100 a year. About 390 Agricultural Equipment Operators are employed in Pennsylvania. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.