Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $51,380 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $37,620
90th percentile $65,810
Employed locally 1,600
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,620
    25th
    $46,390
    50th (median)
    $51,380
    75th
    $57,930
    90th
    $65,810

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,640
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,570
    Light Truck Drivers$41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,090
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northwest Illinois is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northwest Illinois is 10.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,620 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,390.