Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $44,580 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $53,580
Employed locally 1,000
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $41,070
    50th (median)
    $44,580
    75th
    $46,760
    90th
    $53,580

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,050
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,810
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,090
    Light Truck Drivers$43,790
    Bus Drivers, School$42,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in West Central Illinois is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in West Central Illinois is 3.9% below 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,070.