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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,320
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.9% vs 2024
$62,430
Mean Salary
$60,320
Median Salary
$29.00
Hourly Rate
84,200 people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois earn a median salary of $60,320 per year ($5,026/month).
This is 3.6% above the national average of $58,233.
Illinois ranks #15 out of 51 states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay.
Approximately 84,200 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 0.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
4.02
Public Safety and Security
3.87
Customer and Personal Service
3.69
English Language
3.56
Law and Government
3.05
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois range from $39,710 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,300 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,550 and $75,600.
Median $60,320
P10: $39,710P25: $48,550P75: $75,600P90: $86,300
10th
$39,710
25th
$48,550
Median
$60,320
75th
$75,600
90th
$86,300
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,710
$19.09
$3,309
25th Percentile
$48,550
$23.34
$4,045
Median (50th)
$60,320
$29.00
$5,026
75th Percentile
$75,600
$36.35
$6,300
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,300
$41.49
$7,191
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,430 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
Illinois ranks #15 of 51 states
$58,233
National avg. for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois is $60,320 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,430.
What is the salary range for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois?
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois range from $39,710 at the 10th percentile to $86,300 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,550 and $75,600.
What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois?
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions in Illinois typically start around $39,710 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 84,200 people are employed as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois is approximately $29.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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