Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary (2025)
Based on 774,420 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,840 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $40,030 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $46,420 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $54,770 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $62,520 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$40K
Median
$46K
75th
$55K
90th
$63K
Highest Paying States for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $76,770 |
| Hawaii | $64,460 |
| Wyoming | $57,810 |
| Alaska | $55,310 |
| New Hampshire | $53,490 |
| Delaware | $53,480 |
| New Mexico | $53,290 |
| Colorado | $53,190 |
| Minnesota | $53,070 |
| New York | $52,860 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $76,770 per year, while New York has an average of $52,860 — a difference of $23,910. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 774,420 workers were employed as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $48,370 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-7051