How much does an agricultural equipment operator make in Illinois?
$46,050a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural equipment operators in Illinois. That is $22.14 an hour or $3,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.14
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,660Median: $46,050Highest 10%: $58,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,660 | $18.11 | |
| 25th | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| Median | $46,050 | $22.14 | |
| 75th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| 90th | $58,300 | $28.03 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $47,280 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,080 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,060 |
| Peoria, IL | $45,610 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,310 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural equipment operators.
| 15. Maine | $46,490 |
| 16. Missouri | $46,490 |
| 17. Indiana | $46,280 |
| 18. Illinois | $46,050 |
| 19. Kansas | $45,570 |
| 20. Oregon | $44,150 |
| 21. Michigan | $42,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural equipment operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.14 ($46,050 a year).
Do agricultural equipment operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $46,050 against $41,730 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Illinois rank for agricultural equipment operator pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 40 states.
Which city in Illinois pays agricultural equipment operators the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $47,280 a year.
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.