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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,050
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.6% vs 2024
$47,230
Mean Salary
$46,050
Median Salary
$22.14
Hourly Rate
1,910 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,050 per year ($3,837/month).
This is 7.3% above the national average of $42,901.
Illinois ranks #18 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 1,910 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 1.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Agricultural Equipment Operators
Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. May perform tasks such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Troubleshooting
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.38
Mechanical
2.86
Public Safety and Security
2.79
Mathematics
2.76
Transportation
2.72
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(56.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois range from $37,660 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,300 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,310 and $48,600.
Median $46,050
P10: $37,660P25: $39,310P75: $48,600P90: $58,300
10th
$37,660
25th
$39,310
Median
$46,050
75th
$48,600
90th
$58,300
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,660
$18.11
$3,138
25th Percentile
$39,310
$18.90
$3,275
Median (50th)
$46,050
$22.14
$3,837
75th Percentile
$48,600
$23.37
$4,050
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,300
$28.03
$4,858
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,230 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#18
Illinois ranks #18 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois is $46,050 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,230.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois range from $37,660 at the 10th percentile to $58,300 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,310 and $48,600.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Illinois typically start around $37,660 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,910 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois is approximately $22.14 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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