Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Median Annual Salary
$101,200
$48.66/hr
Salary Range
$55,900 – $121,410
10th – 90th percentile
Employment
7,760
workers in metro
vs State Avg
+4.4%
state median: $96,980
72.4% above the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$55,900 (entry)$101,200 (median)$121,410 (top)