Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$97,740

per year

Hourly Rate

$46.99

per hour

Employment

12,290

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

+63.3%

National: $59,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, Illinois pays 63.3% MORE for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$100,349

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

16%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$49,770

25th

$69,230

Median

$97,740

75th

$109,320

90th

$123,330

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).