Light Truck Drivers Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $43,790 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.05
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $61,810
Employed locally 1,370
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $34,090
    50th (median)
    $43,790
    75th
    $49,310
    90th
    $61,810

    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 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
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,580
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in West Central Illinois is $21.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in West Central Illinois is 0.8% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,090.