SOC 47-2073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — Springfield
Springfield, IL · 7 metro areas compared
In Springfield, IL the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators reaches $95,310 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Springfield, IL the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators reaches $95,310 a year. That is 59.2% more than the national median of $59,850. Pay ranges from under $45,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,770 to $102,570.
Employment stands at 210, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $103,100. Of the 323 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 57th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,150 | −24.6% |
| 25th | $61,770 | +3.2% |
| Median (50th) | $95,310 | +59.2% |
| 75th | $102,570 | +71.4% |
| 90th | $102,570 | +71.4% |
| Mean | $83,790 | +40.0% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield sit close to the national average, so $95,310 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$95,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,310US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,310 a year, 59.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,150 to $102,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $103,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Springfield, IL?
The median annual wage is $95,310, or $45.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,850, so pay in Springfield, IL is 59.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Springfield, IL earns more than $102,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $103,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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