Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $48,300 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $60,810
Employed locally 1,200
National median $46,390

Compare Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how East Central Illinois stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
in
East Central Illinois
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $41,470
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $60,810
    90th
    $60,810

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,400
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,120
    Light Truck Drivers $43,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,970
    Bus Drivers, School $44,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in East Central Illinois is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.77 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in East Central Illinois is 4.1% above the national median of $46,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,470.