Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Illinois
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Illinois earn a median of $47,720 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,450
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,990; the top 10% earn over $63,140. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$57,200 median in Illinois
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$78,910 median in Illinois
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,320 median in Illinois
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$53,190 median in Illinois
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$40,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Illinois
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Illinois?
The median is $47,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,990 and the top 10% earn over $63,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.