How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Decatur?
$59,100a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Decatur, IL metro area. That is $28.41 an hour or $4,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.41
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,910Median: $59,100Highest 10%: $97,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| Median | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 75th | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| 90th | $97,090 | $46.68 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Chicago, IL | $62,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,900 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,240 |
| Champaign, IL | $56,270 |
| Bloomington, IL | $54,610 |
| Paducah, KY | $50,520 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,350 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,610 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Decatur, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Decatur?
The median hourly pay in the Decatur, IL metro area is $28.41 ($59,100 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Decatur than the national average?
Yes: $59,100 against $58,640 nationally, 1% more.
How does Decatur compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,320, so Decatur pays 2% less.
Where does Decatur rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
117 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Decatur?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,090 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.