Crane Operator Salary in Illinois

Median pay for Crane Operators in Illinois, compared with the national median.

Salary at a glance

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Median annual salary for Crane Operator

$61,820

Mean annual

$71,380

Median hourly

$30

Typical range

$46,170 – $83,030

25th–75th percentile

Employed in US

1,220

Estimate

Reference year

2025

BLS OEWS — May 2025

Based on BLS OEWS — May 2025 data for January 2025.Wages are estimates; actual pay varies by employer, experience and location.

The national median for Crane Operators is $68,080. That's $6,260 below the national median.

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