What is the median salary for Operating Engineer in Chicago?

The median salary for Operating Engineer in Chicago is USD 100,000 - USD 103,000 per year.

How does the Operating Engineer salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Operating Engineer in United States is USD 16,792 - USD 73,060, while in Chicago it is USD 100,000 - USD 103,000.

Operating Engineer salary in United States

Operating Engineer salary in Chicago

Based on 12 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$100,000 - $103,000

Median salary

$100,000 - $103,000

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Chicago

Average salary

100,000 - 103,000

Median salary

100,000 - 103,000

12 job openings

United States

Average salary

16,792 - 73,060

Median salary

16,792 - 73,060

415 job openings

Other cities

Washington10 job openings

Baton Rouge9 job openings

Houston7 job openings

San Diego7 job openings

Atlanta7 job openings

Columbus7 job openings

Anaheim6 job openings

Ann Arbor6 job openings

Los Angeles5 job openings

Denver4 job openings

Minneapolis4 job openings

New Orleans4 job openings

Ashburn3 job openings

Charlotte3 job openings

Florence3 job openings

Franklin Park3 job openings

Little Rock3 job openings

New York3 job openings

San Francisco3 job openings

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The average salary for a Operating Engineer in Chicago, United States is USD 100,000 - USD 103,000 per year in 2026, based on 12 job listings.

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