How much does a transportation worker make in Illinois?
$35,900a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in Illinois. That is $17.26 an hour or $2,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.26
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,910Median: $35,900Highest 10%: $75,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,910 | $15.82 | |
| 25th | $33,640 | $16.17 | |
| Median | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 75th | $66,960 | $32.19 | |
| 90th | $75,680 | $36.38 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $37,650 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation workers.
| 28. Florida | $37,110 |
| 29. Mississippi | $36,510 |
| 30. Indiana | $36,410 |
| 31. Illinois | $35,900 |
| 32. New Mexico | $35,440 |
| 33. Connecticut | $34,010 |
| 34. Delaware | $33,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.26 ($35,900 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $35,900 against $45,650 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Illinois rank for transportation worker pay?
Illinois ranks 31 of 36 states.
Which city in Illinois pays transportation workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $37,650 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.