How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Illinois?
$97,740a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Illinois. That is $46.99 an hour or $8,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.99
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,770Median: $97,740Highest 10%: $123,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| 25th | $69,230 | $33.28 | |
| Median | $97,740 | $46.99 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.56 | |
| 90th | $123,300 | $59.29 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $103,100 |
| Decatur, IL | $100,500 |
| Rockford, IL | $97,250 |
| Bloomington, IL | $96,250 |
| Springfield, IL | $95,310 |
| Kankakee, IL | $94,270 |
| Champaign, IL | $92,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $86,440 |
| St. Louis, MO | $82,270 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,850 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $61,480 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 1. Hawaii | $115,900 |
| 2. Illinois | $97,740 |
| 3. New Jersey | $89,660 |
| 4. California | $87,160 |
| 5. Washington | $81,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $46.99 ($97,740 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $97,740 against $59,850 nationally, 63% more.
Where does Illinois rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $103,100 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.