The median annual wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $50,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,920.
Pay spans roughly $41,980 at the 10th percentile to $59,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.12 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as agricultural equipment operators in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $50,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.12 |
| 10th percentile | $41,980 |
| 90th percentile | $59,710 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.