Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $67,530 +15% vs national
Median hourly $32.47
10th percentile $44,950
90th percentile $106,520
Employed locally 410
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,950
    25th
    $53,040
    50th (median)
    $67,530
    75th
    $95,570
    90th
    $106,520

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,790
    Construction Laborers $48,910
    Electricians $76,160
    Carpenters $57,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $70,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in West Central Illinois is $32.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.26 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in West Central Illinois is 15% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,950 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,040.