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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Ranked #5 of 51 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Illinois earn between $49,770 and $123,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Illinois is $90,500, about 36.5% above the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,100 | $96,370 | 7,930 |
| Decatur, IL | $100,520 | $91,810 | 100 |
| Rockford, IL | $97,250 | $89,540 | 260 |
| Bloomington, IL | $96,250 | $88,190 | 180 |
| Springfield, IL | $95,310 | $83,790 | 210 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $94,410 | $85,810 | 500 |
| Kankakee, IL | $94,270 | $90,890 | 90 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $92,900 | $85,380 | 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Illinois?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Illinois is $97,740 per year (mean $90,500), and about 80% earn between $49,770 and $123,330.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $90,500 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Illinois ranks #5 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $90,500 is about 36.5% above the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($103,100), Decatur, IL ($100,520), Rockford, IL ($97,250), by median annual wage.
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