Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Idaho

Agricultural equipment operators in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $41,360 a year) and the least in Twin Falls ($37,720), across the 3 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the agricultural equipment operators average at $39,930 and the median at $38,920 for 490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,710.

Agricultural Equipment Operators average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$41,360
Idaho Falls$40,420
Twin Falls$37,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$41,360	$40,620	$39,080	$34,329	98
Idaho Falls	$40,420	$38,920	$34,520	$33,623	94
Twin Falls	$37,720	$38,080	$32,430	$31,597	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). 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 Idaho

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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