How much does a transportation make in Illinois?
$120,300a year
Median yearly pay for transportations in Illinois. That is $57.81 an hour or $10,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.81
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,310Median: $120,300Highest 10%: $207,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,310 | $32.84 | |
| 25th | $91,940 | $44.20 | |
| Median | $120,300 | $57.81 | |
| 75th | $156,000 | $75.01 | |
| 90th | $207,600 | $99.79 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $160,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $124,100 |
| Peoria, IL | $120,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $110,100 |
| Paducah, KY | $109,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $109,700 |
| Kankakee, IL | $107,900 |
| Davenport, IA | $102,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $101,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $100,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | $100,400 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $96,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportations.
| 8. Massachusetts | $123,800 |
| 9. California | $123,800 |
| 10. Georgia | $123,300 |
| 11. Illinois | $120,300 |
| 12. Virginia | $119,100 |
| 13. Alabama | $118,300 |
| 14. Minnesota | $118,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $57.81 ($120,300 a year).
Do transportations make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $120,300 against $107,200 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Illinois rank for transportation pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays transportations the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $160,500 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.