SOC 53-3032 · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois is $60,322 per year ($29.00/hr). This is 5% higher than the national median of $57,450. The middle 50% earn between $49,599 and $68,796 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $82,752.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $19.51 | $40,579 | +5.0% |
| P25 | $23.85 | $49,599 | +5.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $29.00 | $60,322 | +5.0% |
| P75 | $33.08 | $68,796 | +5.0% |
| P90 | $39.78 | $82,752 | +5.0% |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The median (P50) annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois is approximately $60,322, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 5% higher than the national median of $57,450.
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) in Illinois earn approximately $40,579 per year. The 25th percentile is $49,599. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $82,752.
Illinois pays 5% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $57,450 vs $60,322 in Illinois. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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