How much does a service unit operator make in Illinois?
$41,680a year
Median yearly pay for service unit operators in Illinois. That is $20.04 an hour or $3,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.04
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $41,680Highest 10%: $71,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| Median | $41,680 | $20.04 | |
| 75th | $56,980 | $27.39 | |
| 90th | $71,440 | $34.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $91,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for service unit operators.
| 23. Arkansas | $48,120 |
| 24. Kansas | $46,230 |
| 25. New York | $45,750 |
| 26. Illinois | $41,680 |
| 27. Kentucky | $28,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a service unit operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.04 ($41,680 a year).
Do service unit operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $41,680 against $58,160 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Illinois rank for service unit operator pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 27 states.
Which city in Illinois pays service unit operators the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $91,890 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.