How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Illinois?
$47,720a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in Illinois. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $47,720Highest 10%: $63,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $42,850 | $20.60 | |
| Median | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $57,550 | $27.67 | |
| 90th | $63,140 | $30.36 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $53,990 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,850 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,950 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,330 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,320 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,290 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,840 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $44,150 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,130 |
| Springfield, IL | $42,710 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,400 |
| Paducah, KY | $39,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| 19. California | $47,770 |
| 20. Maine | $47,730 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $47,730 |
| 22. Illinois | $47,720 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $47,720 |
| 24. Iowa | $47,590 |
| 25. Kansas | $47,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.94 ($47,720 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $47,720 against $46,420 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $53,990 a year.
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.