Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $45,410 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.1% vs the national median of $46,390. An estimated 29,240 industrial truck and tractor operators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $36,990 to $51,380 depending on location.
$45,410
Avg median salary in Illinois
$51,380
Highest paying metro
$36,990
Lowest paying metro
29,240
Employed in Illinois
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
inIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $51,380 | $46,390 | $57,930 | 1,600 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,940 | $40,150 | $63,420 | 1,030 |
| East Central Illinois | $48,300 | $41,470 | $60,810 | 1,200 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,270 | $42,270 | $50,710 | 430 |
| South Illinois | $48,190 | $39,900 | $48,200 | 420 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $46,760 | $41,230 | $50,780 | 22,370 |
| West Central Illinois | $44,580 | $41,070 | $46,760 | 1,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,290 | $38,050 | $48,870 | 600 |
| Kankakee, IL | $44,270 | $37,060 | $46,190 | 180 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,580 | $36,770 | $49,390 | 130 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,370 | $38,020 | $45,610 | 150 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,990 | $36,990 | $41,630 | 130 |