Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Illinois

Crane and Tower Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $50,768 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.5% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 1,320 crane and tower operators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $45,500 to $57,740 depending on location.

$50,768 Avg median salary in Illinois
$57,740 Highest paying metro
$45,500 Lowest paying metro
1,320 Employed in Illinois

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      Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Chicago, IL-IN $57,740 $48,050 $78,480 1,210
      Peoria, IL $54,080 $54,080 $58,980 40
      Rockford, IL $45,750 $37,630 $60,140 40
      Northwest Illinois $45,500 $40,110 $50,890 30

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