Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $46,250 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $56,850
Employed locally 240
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $39,540
    50th (median)
    $46,250
    75th
    $47,900
    90th
    $56,850

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$65,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Northwest Illinois is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Northwest 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,540.