How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Illinois?
$44,810a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in Illinois. That is $21.54 an hour or $3,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.54
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $44,810Highest 10%: $87,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| Median | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| 75th | $76,900 | $36.97 | |
| 90th | $87,990 | $42.30 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $59,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,330 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $20,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 14. Iowa | $48,300 |
| 15. Mississippi | $46,500 |
| 16. California | $45,050 |
| 17. Illinois | $44,810 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $42,530 |
| 19. Montana | $41,860 |
| 20. Idaho | $41,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.54 ($44,810 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $44,810 against $37,180 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Illinois rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $59,330 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.