Pump Operators Salary in Illinois
Pump Operators in Illinois earn a median of $92,310 a year, +49% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $92,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +49% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,510; the top 10% earn over $116,120. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Wellhead Pumpers$51,440 median in Illinois
Pump Operators pay in Illinois
How much do pump operators make in Illinois?
The median is $92,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,510 and the top 10% earn over $116,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 37 (+49% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.