Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Nebraska

Agricultural equipment operators in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $48,520 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($46,050), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the agricultural equipment operators average at $49,070 and the median at $46,670 for 1,090 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,710.

Agricultural Equipment Operators average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$48,520
Lincoln$46,610
Grand Island$46,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$48,520	$48,010	$38,660	$39,838	92
Lincoln	$46,610	$45,980	$34,670	$38,390	92
Grand Island	$46,050	$44,310	$37,130	$37,965	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 Nebraska

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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