Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,891 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.1% vs the national median of $42,580. An estimated 1,800 agricultural equipment operators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $45,610 to $49,160 depending on location.
$46,891
Avg median salary in Illinois
$49,160
Highest paying metro
$45,610
Lowest paying metro
1,800
Employed in Illinois
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inAgricultural Equipment Operators salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $49,160 | $45,990 | $54,190 | 470 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,440 | $41,070 | $49,910 | 110 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,120 | $42,540 | $50,680 | 60 |
| Decatur, IL | $47,030 | $39,770 | $49,090 | 40 |
| South Illinois | $46,630 | $39,230 | $48,060 | 150 |
| West Central Illinois | $46,540 | $42,970 | $48,110 | 370 |
| Northwest Illinois | $46,250 | $39,540 | $47,900 | 240 |
| East Central Illinois | $46,240 | $40,620 | $47,900 | 280 |
| Peoria, IL | $45,610 | $37,870 | $53,120 | 80 |