Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #9 of 40 · IA
13.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,480 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $47,220
Employment 1,530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,020P25 $43,010 Median $47,220P75 $57,960P90 $62,360
About 80% of agricultural equipment operatorss in Iowa earn between $37,020 and $62,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean agricultural equipment operators salary in Iowa is $49,480, about 13.2% above the U.S. average ($43,710). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $49,990 | $51,160 | 50 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,440 | $51,190 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $49,100 | $50,970 | 260 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $48,160 | $50,890 | 420 |
| Ames, IA | $47,610 | $48,890 | 30 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,940 | $47,040 | 30 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $46,820 | $49,360 | 190 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $46,380 | $48,520 | 220 |