Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $92,410 +57.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.43
10th percentile $54,790
90th percentile $107,750
Employed locally 160
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,790
    25th
    $61,540
    50th (median)
    $92,410
    75th
    $98,590
    90th
    $107,750

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 143% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950
    Illinois $96,980
    Rockford, IL $96,740
    Decatur, IL $96,700
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,740
    Electricians $91,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $92,470
    Carpenters $65,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $87,670
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Champaign, IL is $44.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.56 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Champaign, IL is 57.4% above the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Champaign?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,790 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,540.