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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Illinois
Ranked #25 of 51 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of industrial truck and tractor operatorss in Illinois earn between $37,990 and $63,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Illinois is $49,550, about 2.4% above the U.S. average ($48,370). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $53,990 | $52,110 | 170 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $51,790 | $51,510 | 1,680 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $50,470 | $51,790 | 430 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $49,500 | $50,870 | 1,170 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,950 | $49,980 | 22,320 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $46,750 | $48,230 | 820 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,320 | $44,600 | 200 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,290 | $46,440 | 830 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Illinois?
The median industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Illinois is $47,720 per year (mean $49,550), and about 80% earn between $37,990 and $63,140.
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,550 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
Illinois ranks #25 of 51 states for industrial truck and tractor operators pay. Its mean salary of $49,550 is about 2.4% above the U.S. average of $48,370.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for industrial truck and tractor operators are Decatur, IL ($53,990), Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($51,790), South Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($50,470), by median annual wage.