Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Illinois earn a median of $97,740 a year, +63% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +63% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,290
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,770; the top 10% earn over $123,330. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Illinois
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Illinois?
The median is $97,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,770 and the top 10% earn over $123,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+63% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.