Agricultural, forestry and horticultural plant operators
Average salary data for Agricultural, forestry and horticultural plant operators in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$79,000
per year
Median Salary
$75,000
Demand Level
Moderate
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$51,500
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$79,000
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$110,500
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $87,000 | +10.1% |
| WA | $85,500 | +8.2% |
| NSW | $83,000 | +5.1% |
| NT | $81,500 | +3.2% |
| VIC | $80,500 | +1.9% |
| QLD | $75,000 | -5.1% |
| SA | $72,500 | -8.2% |
| TAS | $69,500 | -12.0% |
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