Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $46,260 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $77,310
Employed locally 760
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,690
    50th (median)
    $46,260
    75th
    $61,490
    90th
    $77,310

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 68% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $62,520
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,430
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,630
    Billings, MT $60,440

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,520
    Light Truck Drivers $44,580
    Bus Drivers, School $44,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kankakee, IL is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.91 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Kankakee, IL is 19.5% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,690.