How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Springfield?
$50,350a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $24.21 an hour or $4,196 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.21
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 306 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,150Median: $50,350Highest 10%: $79,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,150 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $50,350 | $24.21 | |
| 75th | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $79,810 | $38.37 |
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 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,610 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $24.21 ($50,350 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $50,350 against $58,640 nationally, 14% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,320, so Springfield pays 17% less.
Where does Springfield rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
306 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,810 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.