Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Illinois

$28,014 $90,914
10th pct Median: $52,857 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$28,014
25th Percentile$38,057
50th (Median)$52,857
75th Percentile$72,943
90th (Top Earners)$90,914
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Illinois median salary of $52,857 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $53,337 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Illinois's lower cost of living (COL index: 99.1) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Illinois?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois earn a median annual salary of $52,857 per year ($25.41/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $50,340.
Is Illinois a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Illinois pays above the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Illinois is near the national average (COL index: 99.1).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 99.1 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $52,857 salary in Illinois has the purchasing power of approximately $53,337 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Illinois increase real purchasing power.
How does Illinois compare to neighboring states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Illinois

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $348,810
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $321,531
3 Neurologists $310,380
4 Surgeons, All Other $309,246
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $285,474
6 Psychiatrists $262,288
7 Physicians, Pathologists $256,116
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $255,507
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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