Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Illinois
SOC 47-2073 ยท Construction and Extraction
12,290Jobs in Illinois
$90,500Mean annual wage
5th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,770 | $23.93 |
| 25th percentile | $69,230 | $33.28 |
| Median (50th) | $97,740 | $46.99 |
| 75th percentile | $109,320 | $52.56 |
| 90th percentile | $123,330 | $59.30 |
| Mean | $90,500 | $43.51 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Hawaii ($102,020), California ($94,000), New Jersey ($93,270); the lowest are Arkansas ($45,890), Georgia ($49,660), Mississippi ($50,010). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12,290 | $90,500 | $97,740 |
| Iowa | 5,530 | $63,770 | $60,330 |
| Indiana | 11,520 | $75,300 | $79,580 |
| Kentucky | 7,050 | $59,320 | $57,780 |
| Missouri | 10,470 | $67,960 | $60,540 |
| Wisconsin | 8,140 | $77,770 | $75,280 |