Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $45,610 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $63,990
Employed locally 80
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $45,610
    75th
    $53,120
    90th
    $63,990

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 36% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $47,440
    St. Louis, MO-IL $47,230
    Bloomington, IL $47,120
    Decatur, IL $47,030

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Peoria, IL is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in Peoria, IL is 7.1% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.