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Agricultural Equipment Operators vs. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse: Salary Comparison (2026)

Agricultural Equipment Operatorss earn a median salary of $42,580/year, while Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses earn $35,690/year - a difference of $6,890. Agricultural Equipment Operatorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Agricultural Equipment Operators
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Median salary
$42,580
$35,690
Hourly rate
$20.47/hr
$17.16/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$31,240
$32,260
Senior level (90th %)
$57,790
$46,370
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
30,940
261,690
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Farming & Fishing
Farming & Fishing
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