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Light Truck Drivers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #4 of 51 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of light truck driverss in Illinois earn between $33,130 and $91,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean light truck drivers salary in Illinois is $53,300, about 9.3% above the U.S. average ($48,770). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $48,240 | $54,040 | 1,350 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,950 | $54,780 | 34,680 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $47,910 | $55,710 | 820 |
| Decatur, IL | $47,660 | $57,850 | 680 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,980 | $47,000 | 1,060 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,840 | $47,850 | 1,080 |
| Springfield, IL | $43,830 | $49,450 | 690 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,630 | $47,330 | 1,280 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do light truck drivers make in Illinois?
The median light truck drivers salary in Illinois is $47,380 per year (mean $53,300), and about 80% earn between $33,130 and $91,360.
How much do light truck drivers make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,300 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for light truck drivers?
Illinois ranks #4 of 51 states for light truck drivers pay. Its mean salary of $53,300 is about 9.3% above the U.S. average of $48,770.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay light truck drivers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for light truck drivers are Rockford, IL ($48,240), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($47,950), Champaign-Urbana, IL ($47,910), by median annual wage.