Agricultural Equipment Operators pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,310 or more. The middle half of agricultural equipment operators in Philadelphia earn between $40,510 and $59,720.
- $37K10th
- $41K25th
- $49KMedian
- $60K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,580 | $4,132 | $23.84 |
| Median | $49,220 | $4,102 | $23.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,510 | $3,376 | $19.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,720 | $4,977 | $28.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Equipment Operators pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Agricultural equipment operators in Philadelphia earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($46,900) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($43,710). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $41,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $49,580 | $49,220 | $37,220 | $60,310 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,900 | $47,100 | $33,780 | $60,590 | 390 |
| United States | $43,710 | $41,730 | $33,500 | $58,650 | 28,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $49,580, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $40,495 a year, or $3,375 a month and $1,558 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $40,826 | $3,402 |
| Working in PA | $40,495 | $3,375 |
| Working in MD | $39,874 | $3,323 |
| Working in DE | $39,833 | $3,319 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for agricultural equipment operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $49,580 buys what about $48,345 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$49,580
- Lancaster$43,730
All Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for agricultural equipment operators
Cincinnati, OH pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,160).
- Cincinnati, OH$54,160
- Minneapolis, MN$53,350
- Columbus, OH$52,240
- Lafayette, IN$51,310
- Indianapolis, IN$51,290
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Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do agricultural equipment operators make an hour in Philadelphia?
$23.84 an hour on average, and $23.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural equipment operators salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural equipment operators take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $40,495 a year ($3,375 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,580. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do agricultural equipment operators earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,710).
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; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.26, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.26).
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