How much does a motor vehicle operator make in Peoria?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 168
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $71,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 90th | $71,100 | $34.18 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators.
| Chicago, IL | $59,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,330 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $59,560 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $59,070 |
| Bus Driver | $50,930 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $49,610 |
| Bus Driver | $48,100 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $44,840 |
| Light Truck Driver | $43,440 |
| Laborer and Freight | $37,420 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $37,110 |
| Packer and Packager | $37,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $37,180 nationally, 16% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $44,810, so Peoria pays 30% less.
Where does Peoria rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
126 of 168 metro areas with data.
How much does a motor vehicle operator make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,100 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.