Sterling, Illinois has a workforce advantage for distribution and logistics facilities. Below is proof that our labor shed can supply the necessary workforce for your distribution and logistics business.
| Number Employed | Industry |
|---|---|
| 8,012 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand |
| 5,623 | All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation |
| 4,995 | Stockers and Order Fillers |
| 2,290 | Light Truck Drivers |
| 2,148 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
| 1,546 | Packers and Packagers, Hand |
| 1,211 | Driver/Sales Workers |
| 1,138 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors |
| 1,019 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment |
| 845 | Bus Drivers, School |
| 410 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors |
| 280 | Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs |
| 207 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
| 203 | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity |
| Percent Growth | Industry |
|---|---|
| 69% | Transportation Workers |
| 32% | All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation |
| 25% | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation |
| 22% | Logisticians |
| 17% | Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation |
| 13% | Navigational Services to Shipping |
| 10% | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
Sterling gives your distribution and logistics company access to multiple post-secondary training institutions within an hour’s drive for talent recruitment, employee upskilling, and customized training, with many more options available just outside an hour’s drive.
The Greater Sterling Area is served by an expansive transportation network with easy access to state, interstate and transcontinental highways; Class I and Class II railroads; international, regional or municipal airports; and global connections through area ports.
Cost of living in Sterling is nearly 20% lower than the Illinois average and 11% lower than the US average! Our cost of living rivals our big-city neighbors; we value hard work and ensure that your dollar goes farther here. Compared to the Illinois and national averages, your purchasing power in Sterling is strong.
| Location | Annual Average Salary | Cost of Living Index (Base US) | US Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteside County, IL | $53,634 | 89.2 | $60,149 |
| Illinois | $68,906 | 108.3 | $63,625 |
| USA | $66,637 | 100 | $66,637 |
The Greater Sterling Area, situated along the Rock River, is served by an expansive parks and recreation system. A walking bridge over the Rock River connects Sterling directly to the start of the Hennepin Canal, lined with biking and walking trails. Year-round events in Sterling and the surrounding area mean there’s always something to do.