How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Bloomington?
$54,610a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $26.25 an hour or $4,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.25
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 255 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,290Median: $54,610Highest 10%: $79,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 25th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| Median | $54,610 | $26.25 | |
| 75th | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| 90th | $79,450 | $38.20 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Chicago, IL | $62,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,900 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,240 |
| Champaign, IL | $56,270 |
| Paducah, KY | $50,520 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,350 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,610 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,750 |
Related jobs in Bloomington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $57,470 |
| Bus Driver | $45,500 |
| Light Truck Driver | $41,410 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $40,400 |
| Laborer and Freight | $36,610 |
| Parking Attendant | $35,500 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $35,260 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,030 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $32,050 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $31,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $26.25 ($54,610 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Bloomington than the national average?
No: $54,610 against $58,640 nationally, 7% less.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,320, so Bloomington pays 9% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
255 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,450 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.