Agricultural Equipment Operators pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,430 or more. The middle half of agricultural equipment operators in Bloomington earn between $38,390 and $50,550.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $51K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,900 | $3,908 | $22.55 |
| Median | $45,280 | $3,773 | $21.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,390 | $3,199 | $18.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,550 | $4,212 | $24.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Equipment Operators pay in Bloomington vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Agricultural equipment operators in Bloomington earn about the same as the Illinois average ($47,230) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($43,710). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $41,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $46,900 | $45,280 | $37,570 | $60,430 | 50 |
| Illinois | $47,230 | $46,050 | $37,660 | $58,300 | 1,910 |
| 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 Bloomington
On the average salary of $46,900, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $37,684 a year, or $3,140 a month and $1,449 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Bloomington a good place for agricultural equipment operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $46,900 buys what about $50,141 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($53,140). A typical home costs $260,134, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in other Illinois cities
Bloomington ranks 4th of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Champaign pays the most ($48,930).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do agricultural equipment operators make an hour in Bloomington?
$22.55 an hour on average, and $21.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural equipment operators salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural equipment operators take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $37,684 a year ($3,140 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,900.
Do agricultural equipment operators earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Bloomington, IL (14010). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.79, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.