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

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

Median annual salary $99,950 +70.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.05
10th percentile $50,790
90th percentile $106,520
Employed locally 230
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,790
    25th
    $82,540
    50th (median)
    $99,950
    75th
    $100,970
    90th
    $106,520

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 134% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 34% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $98,830

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Illinois $96,980
    Rockford, IL $96,740
    Decatur, IL $96,700
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Bloomington, IL $93,510

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $62,520
    Electricians $82,510
    Carpenters $72,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    Roofers $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Springfield, IL is $48.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Springfield, IL is 70.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,790 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,540.