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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary

in Colorado

The median pay for a agricultural equipment operators in Colorado is $37,290/year ($17.93/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Colorado. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$37K
Median annual
$17.93/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$49K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in Colorado?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,530/mo
Median 2BR rent-$0/mo
Rent as % of take-home0% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$37,290/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,530/mo

About agricultural equipment operators

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 28,500
Category: Farming & Fishing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado

Bar chart showing Agricultural Equipment Operators salary percentiles in Colorado: 10th percentile $32,410, 25th percentile $34,040, median $37,290, 75th percentile $44,940, 90th percentile $48,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$34KMedian$37K75th$45K90th$49K
Bar chart showing Agricultural Equipment Operators salary percentiles in Colorado: 10th percentile $32,410, 25th percentile $34,040, median $37,290, 75th percentile $44,940, 90th percentile $48,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level agricultural equipment operators (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the entry-level salary for agricultural equipment operators in Colorado?

The 10th-percentile wage — what new agricultural equipment operators typically earn — is $32K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,945/month.

Is agricultural equipment operator a high-paying job in Colorado?

Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $37K here vs. $42K nationally.

How does Colorado compare to the national average for agricultural equipment operators?

Colorado pays $37K median vs. the U.S. average of $42K — that’s -11%.

How much do agricultural equipment operators make in Colorado?

The median is $37,290 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,410, and experienced agricultural equipment operators can clear $48,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in Colorado?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,530/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.

How far does a agricultural equipment operators salary go in Colorado?

Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median agricultural equipment operators salary is worth about $37,290 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do agricultural equipment operators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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