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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,720
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.3% vs 2024
$49,550
Mean Salary
$47,720
Median Salary
$22.94
Hourly Rate
29,450 people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $47,720 per year ($3,976/month).
This is 1.9% below the national average of $48,634.
Illinois ranks #22 out of 51 states for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay.
Approximately 29,450 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 1.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Coordination
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
3.01
English Language
2.82
Production and Processing
2.8
Transportation
2.75
Customer and Personal Service
2.53
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(4.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois range from $37,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,140 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,850 and $57,550.
Median $47,720
P10: $37,990P25: $42,850P75: $57,550P90: $63,140
10th
$37,990
25th
$42,850
Median
$47,720
75th
$57,550
90th
$63,140
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,990
$18.26
$3,165
25th Percentile
$42,850
$20.60
$3,570
Median (50th)
$47,720
$22.94
$3,976
75th Percentile
$57,550
$27.67
$4,795
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,140
$30.36
$5,261
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,550 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
Illinois ranks #22 of 51 states
$48,634
National avg. for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois is $47,720 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,550.
What is the salary range for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois?
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois range from $37,990 at the 10th percentile to $63,140 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,850 and $57,550.
What is the starting salary for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois?
Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators positions in Illinois typically start around $37,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 29,450 people are employed as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois is approximately $22.94 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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