Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois earn a median of $46,050 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($41,730)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,660; the top 10% earn over $58,300. Nationally the range is $33,500 to $58,650.
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Agricultural Equipment Operators pay in Illinois
How much do agricultural equipment operators make in Illinois?
The median is $46,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,660 and the top 10% earn over $58,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for agricultural equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 40 (+10% vs. the national median of $41,730). Living costs are not included.