How much does an agricultural equipment operator make in Champaign?
$47,060a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,922 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.63
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,650Median: $47,060Highest 10%: $63,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| 25th | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| Median | $47,060 | $22.63 | |
| 75th | $57,570 | $27.68 | |
| 90th | $63,120 | $30.35 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators.
| St. Louis, MO | $47,280 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,080 |
| Peoria, IL | $45,610 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,310 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,280 |
Related jobs in Champaign
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Farmworker and Laborer | $48,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make an hour in Champaign?
The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $22.63 ($47,060 a year).
Do agricultural equipment operators make more in Champaign than the national average?
Yes: $47,060 against $41,730 nationally, 13% more.
How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,050, so Champaign pays 2% more.
Where does Champaign rank for agricultural equipment operator pay?
23 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make starting out in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,120 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.