How much does an agricultural equipment operator make in Chicago?
$47,080a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.63
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,030Median: $47,080Highest 10%: $59,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| Median | $47,080 | $22.63 | |
| 75th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| 90th | $59,880 | $28.79 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators.
| St. Louis, MO | $47,280 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,060 |
| Peoria, IL | $45,610 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,310 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,280 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $64,790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $58,420 |
| Grader and Sorter | $39,870 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,890 |
| Farmworker | $33,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.63 ($47,080 a year).
Do agricultural equipment operators make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $47,080 against $41,730 nationally, 13% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,050, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for agricultural equipment operator pay?
22 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,880 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.