Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$96,980
National Median
$58,710
Employment
11,690
Entry Level (10th)
$50,840
Top Earners (90th)
$120,210
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $38,270 more than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 1.928 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 0.63).
Other States for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $105,440 | 1,740 |
| California | $89,120 | 36,040 |
| New Jersey | $84,170 | 6,450 |
| New York | $80,260 | 14,700 |
| Washington | $79,190 | 9,070 |
| Minnesota | $78,580 | 8,290 |
| Connecticut | $76,690 | 2,810 |
| Rhode Island | $76,030 | 850 |
| Alaska | $75,000 | 3,170 |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | 10,360 |
| Nevada | $72,780 | 5,760 |
| Wisconsin | $72,650 | 8,320 |
| Indiana | $72,370 | 11,230 |
| District of Columbia | $69,050 | 560 |
| Oregon | $68,210 | 5,450 |
| Wyoming | $63,560 | 3,880 |
| New Hampshire | $62,770 | 1,530 |
| North Dakota | $62,760 | 4,690 |
| Michigan | $62,550 | 9,420 |
| Ohio | $62,410 | 16,510 |