How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Illinois?
$80,600a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Illinois. That is $38.75 an hour or $6,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,130Median: $80,600Highest 10%: $93,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| 25th | $57,720 | $27.75 | |
| Median | $80,600 | $38.75 | |
| 75th | $87,580 | $42.11 | |
| 90th | $93,290 | $44.85 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $87,060 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,990 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,250 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 1. North Dakota | $90,380 |
| 2. Illinois | $80,600 |
| 3. New Jersey | $80,310 |
| 4. Wyoming | $78,230 |
| 5. New Mexico | $76,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.75 ($80,600 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $80,600 against $57,430 nationally, 40% more.
Where does Illinois rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $87,060 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.