The median annual wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois is $46,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,100.
Pay spans roughly $38,420 at the 10th percentile to $57,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.51 per hour. An estimated 2,310 people work as agricultural equipment operators in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $46,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.51 |
| 10th percentile | $38,420 |
| 90th percentile | $57,330 |
| Employment | 2,310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.