How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Peoria?
$49,610a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 319 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,610Median: $49,610Highest 10%: $77,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 25th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| Median | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $60,220 | $28.95 | |
| 90th | $77,520 | $37.27 |
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 |
| Bloomington, IL | $54,610 |
| Paducah, KY | $50,520 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,350 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $23.85 ($49,610 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $49,610 against $58,640 nationally, 15% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,320, so Peoria pays 18% less.
Where does Peoria rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
319 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,520 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.