Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,500 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $75,570
Employed locally 2,070
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $42,860
    50th (median)
    $49,500
    75th
    $59,710
    90th
    $75,570

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,060
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,460
    Light Truck Drivers $39,310
    Bus Drivers, School $48,180
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,630
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Illinois is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in South Illinois is 13.8% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,860.