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

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

Median annual salary $52,450 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.22
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $78,440
Employed locally 760
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $44,410
    50th (median)
    $52,450
    75th
    $60,850
    90th
    $78,440

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 70% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 30% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,050
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,150
    Light Truck Drivers$43,330
    Bus Drivers, School$48,460
    Driver/Sales Workers$32,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Springfield, IL is $25.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Springfield, IL is 8.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,410.