Light Truck Drivers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $45,950 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $30,560
90th percentile $91,780
Employed locally 840
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,560
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $62,670
    90th
    $91,780

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 71% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rockford, IL $49,070
    Billings, MT $48,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,270
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Illinois $46,440

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,020
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Champaign, IL is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.92 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Champaign, IL is 4.1% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,560 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.