Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in Illinois

Other motor vehicle operators in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $59,660 a year) and the least in Peoria ($38,000), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other motor vehicle operators average at $54,860 and the median at $44,810 for 840 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,430.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$59,660
Peoria$38,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$59,660	$59,330	$38,130	$47,305	104
Peoria	$38,000	$31,200	$31,200	$30,973	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other states

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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