Agricultural Equipment Operators pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,000 or more. The middle half of agricultural equipment operators in Portland earn between $43,940 and $49,140.
- $39K10th
- $44K25th
- $44KMedian
- $49K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,880 | $3,907 | $22.54 |
| Median | $44,150 | $3,679 | $21.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,940 | $3,662 | $21.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,140 | $4,095 | $23.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Equipment Operators pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Agricultural equipment operators in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($45,070) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($43,710). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $41,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $46,880 | $44,150 | $39,110 | $60,000 | 90 |
| Oregon | $45,070 | $44,150 | $36,930 | $53,880 | 310 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $46,880, a single filer in Portland takes home about $36,605 a year, or $3,050 a month and $1,408 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $39,848 | $3,321 |
| Working in OR | $36,605 | $3,050 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for agricultural equipment operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $46,880 buys what about $44,469 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 11.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 4 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Portland: questions
How much do agricultural equipment operators make an hour in Portland?
$22.54 an hour on average, and $21.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural equipment operators salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural equipment operators take-home pay in Portland?
About $36,605 a year ($3,050 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,880. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do agricultural equipment operators earn more in Portland 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
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