Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $41,750 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $61,940
Employed locally 1,020
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,890
    50th (median)
    $41,750
    75th
    $50,530
    90th
    $61,940

    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

    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
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,380
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Illinois is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.78 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Illinois is 5.4% below 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,890.