Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $47,440 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $38,780
90th percentile $55,540
Employed locally 110
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,780
    25th
    $41,070
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $49,910
    90th
    $55,540

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,380
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $54,020
    Montana $53,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $49,160
    Evansville, IN $47,500
    St. Louis, MO-IL $47,230
    Bloomington, IL $47,120
    Decatur, IL $47,030
    Illinois $46,810

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $48,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $64,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Champaign, IL is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Champaign, IL is 11.4% above the national median of $42,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Champaign?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,780 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,070.