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Will AI replace agricultural equipment operators?AI replacement risk 19% and how the work is changing

United States Agriculture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$41,730
25th–75th pct. $36,810–$48,100
Top pay (est.)
$76,200
Top 10% $58,650
Pay in 5 years
$49,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$58,700est.
$50,400–$68,100
Outlook score
68/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
19%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+8.6%
10K openings / yr

Will AI replace Agricultural Equipment Operators? AI replacement risk

19%
Very low
Ranked #116 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Agricultural Equipment Operators

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.8
Operations Monitoring
3.6
Troubleshooting
3.0
Repairing
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.8
Critical Thinking
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

English Language
2.9
Mechanical
2.8
Chemistry
2.8
Public Safety and Security
2.6
Transportation
2.5
Mathematics
2.5
Customer and Personal Service
2.2
Education and Training
2.2

What the work involves

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsControlling Machines and ProcessesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeHandling and Moving ObjectsProcessing InformationResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Control PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationOral ComprehensionHearing SensitivityReaction TimeFar Vision

Education of workers

Less than high school
57%
High school diploma
19%
Post-secondary certificate
14%
Some college
10%

Training before entry

1–3 months
40%
3–6 months
17%
1–2 years
10%
None / short demo
3%

Related work experience

None
20%
4–6 years
19%
1–2 years
19%
1–3 months
18%
6–12 months
13%
Up to 1 month
8%
3–6 months
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.