Loading and Moving Machine Operators Salary in Illinois
Also called: Loading Machine Operators, Mining
Loading and Moving Machine Operators in Illinois earn a median of $75,890 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($74,500)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,630; the top 10% earn over $87,210. Nationally the range is $52,030 to $87,730.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$74,830 median in Illinois
- Roof Bolters, Mining$81,860 median in Illinois
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$79,080 median in Illinois
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$45,900 median in Illinois
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$80,600 median in Illinois
- Logging Equipment Operators$71,100 median in Illinois
Loading and Moving Machine Operators pay in Illinois
How much do loading and moving machine operators make in Illinois?
The median is $75,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,630 and the top 10% earn over $87,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for loading and moving machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 20 (+2% vs. the national median of $74,500). Living costs are not included.