Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in North Carolina

Ranked #31 of 40 · NC

9.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,410 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $39,580
Employment 550

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $26,110P25 $28,940 Median $39,580P75 $46,540P90 $49,240

About 80% of agricultural equipment operatorss in North Carolina earn between $26,110 and $49,240. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Carolina
$39,410
U.S. average
$43,710

The mean agricultural equipment operators salary in North Carolina is $39,410, about 9.8% below the U.S. average ($43,710). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,180 $41,860 50
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $40,190 $40,710 170
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $36,890 $39,020 100

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do agricultural equipment operators make in North Carolina?

The median agricultural equipment operators salary in North Carolina is $39,580 per year (mean $39,410), and about 80% earn between $26,110 and $49,240.

How much do agricultural equipment operators make per hour in North Carolina?

Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $39,410 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is North Carolina a high-paying state for agricultural equipment operators?

North Carolina ranks #31 of 40 states for agricultural equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $39,410 is about 9.8% below the U.S. average of $43,710.

Which metro areas in North Carolina pay agricultural equipment operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for agricultural equipment operators are Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area ($45,180), Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area ($40,190), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($36,890), by median annual wage.

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