Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in North Dakota

Agricultural equipment operators in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $48,860 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($48,150), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the agricultural equipment operators average at $50,340 and the median at $48,080 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,710.

Agricultural Equipment Operators average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$48,860
Grand Forks$48,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$48,860	$48,710	$44,780	$41,439	91
Grand Forks	$48,150	$47,900	$44,530	$40,869	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in other states

Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-2091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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