Service Unit Operators Salary in Illinois
Service Unit Operators in Illinois earn a median of $41,680 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($58,160)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,110; the top 10% earn over $71,440. Nationally the range is $38,940 to $97,560.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$40,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Service Unit Operators pay in Illinois
How much do service unit operators make in Illinois?
The median is $41,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,110 and the top 10% earn over $71,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for service unit operators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 27 (−28% vs. the national median of $58,160). Living costs are not included.