Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,240 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $71,640
Employed locally 280
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $40,620
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $47,900
    90th
    $71,640

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in East Central Illinois is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in East Central Illinois is 8.6% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,620.