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Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,100
Median Annual Salary
▲
+35.2% vs 2024
$62,930
Mean Salary
$71,100
Median Salary
$34.18
Hourly Rate
40 people work as Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois
Logging Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $71,100 per year ($5,925/month).
This is 40.4% above the national average of $50,641.
Illinois ranks #2 out of 36 states for Logging Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 40 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 35.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Logging Equipment Operators
Drive logging tractor or wheeled vehicle equipped with one or more accessories, such as bulldozer blade, frontal shear, grapple, logging arch, cable winches, hoisting rack, or crane boom, to fell tree; to skid, load, unload, or stack logs; or to pull stumps or clear brush. Includes operating stand-alone logging machines, such as log chippers.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
4.0
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Equipment Maintenance
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.21
Public Safety and Security
3.5
Production and Processing
3.38
Transportation
2.66
Administration and Management
2.3
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(55.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois range from $39,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $92,490 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,260 and $78,170.
Median $71,100
P10: $39,990P25: $42,260P75: $78,170P90: $92,490
10th
$39,990
25th
$42,260
Median
$71,100
75th
$78,170
90th
$92,490
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,990
$19.23
$3,332
25th Percentile
$42,260
$20.32
$3,521
Median (50th)
$71,100
$34.18
$5,925
75th Percentile
$78,170
$37.58
$6,514
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$92,490
$44.47
$7,707
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois is $71,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,930.
What is the salary range for a Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois?
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois range from $39,990 at the 10th percentile to $92,490 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,260 and $78,170.
What is the starting salary for a Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois?
Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators positions in Illinois typically start around $39,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,260 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 40 people are employed as Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in Illinois is approximately $34.18 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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