Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $46,540 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $56,150
Employed locally 370
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $42,970
    50th (median)
    $46,540
    75th
    $48,110
    90th
    $56,150

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $71,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in West Central Illinois is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in West Central Illinois is 9.3% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,970.