Agricultural Equipment Operators pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,820 or more. The middle half of agricultural equipment operators in Omaha earn between $38,660 and $52,730.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $48KMedian
- $53K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,520 | $4,043 | $23.33 |
| Median | $48,010 | $4,001 | $23.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,660 | $3,222 | $18.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,730 | $4,394 | $25.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Equipment Operators pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Agricultural equipment operators in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($49,070) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($43,710). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $41,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $48,520 | $48,010 | $36,500 | $63,820 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $49,070 | $46,670 | $37,900 | $61,300 | 1,090 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $48,520, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $39,838 a year, or $3,320 a month and $1,532 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $39,934 | $3,328 |
| Working in NE | $39,838 | $3,320 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for agricultural equipment operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $48,520 buys what about $52,790 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$48,520
- Lincoln$46,610
- Grand Island$46,050
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 Omaha: questions
How much do agricultural equipment operators make an hour in Omaha?
$23.33 an hour on average, and $23.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural equipment operators salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural equipment operators take-home pay in Omaha?
About $39,838 a year ($3,320 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,520.
Do agricultural equipment operators earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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