Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois earn a median of $71,100 a year, +43% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +43% ($49,740)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,990; the top 10% earn over $92,490. Nationally the range is $35,170 to $74,300.
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Logging Equipment Operators pay in Illinois
How much do logging equipment operators make in Illinois?
The median is $71,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,990 and the top 10% earn over $92,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for logging equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 36 (+43% vs. the national median of $49,740). Living costs are not included.