Heavy Equipment Operator in Illinois

Heavy equipment operators run bulldozers, excavators, cranes, graders, and forklifts to move earth and materials on construction sites, mines, and ports. Crane operators earn the most — up to $100K+ in major cities.

$50,769 IL Median Salary
4% Growth Rate
3 years (apprenticeship) Training

💰 Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Heavy Equipment Operators in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$38,000
Median
$50,769
Experienced
$83,000

🎓 Heavy Equipment Operator Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: NCCCO Crane Certification or IUOE Apprenticeship

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Heavy Equipment Operator Programs in Illinois

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Heavy Equipment Operator in Illinois

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Rend Lake College

📍 Ina, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Heartland Community College

📍 Normal, IL
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Kaskaskia College

📍 Centralia, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Joliet Junior College

📍 Joliet, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Chicago Professional Center

📍 Prospect Heights, IL
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Southwestern Illinois College

📍 Belleville, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Elgin Community College

📍 Elgin, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Olney Central College

📍 Olney, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Illinois Valley Community College

📍 Oglesby, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

📍 Chicago, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Illinois Central College

📍 East Peoria, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Richland Community College

📍 Decatur, IL
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Highland Community College

📍 Freeport, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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John A Logan College

📍 Carterville, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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John Wood Community College

📍 Quincy, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Kankakee Community College

📍 Kankakee, IL
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Moraine Valley Community College

📍 Palos Hills, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Danville Area Community College

📍 Danville, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Prairie State College

📍 Chicago Heights, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr

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