How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Average (mean)
- $48,370
- Jobs
- 774,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 25th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| Median | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 90th | $62,520 | $30.06 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $83,720 |
| New Mexico | $62,150 |
| Delaware | $60,350 |
| Wyoming | $59,820 |
| New Hampshire | $54,460 |
| Alaska | $54,190 |
| Hawaii | $53,640 |
| Oregon | $50,760 |
| Colorado | $50,570 |
| Washington | $49,910 |
| Minnesota | $49,740 |
| North Dakota | $49,260 |
| Utah | $49,040 |
| New York | $49,030 |
| Louisiana | $48,950 |
| Florida | $48,370 |
| Arizona | $48,110 |
| Montana | $48,060 |
| California | $47,770 |
| Maine | $47,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,730 |
| Illinois | $47,720 |
| Wisconsin | $47,720 |
| Iowa | $47,590 |
| Kansas | $47,430 |
| South Dakota | $47,410 |
| Vermont | $47,380 |
| Connecticut | $47,190 |
| Virginia | $46,920 |
| Massachusetts | $46,850 |
| Nebraska | $46,730 |
| Kentucky | $46,630 |
| Idaho | $46,600 |
| Ohio | $46,450 |
| New Jersey | $46,100 |
| Indiana | $45,650 |
| Maryland | $45,630 |
| Texas | $45,450 |
| Nevada | $45,230 |
| Michigan | $45,220 |
| Missouri | $45,190 |
| Rhode Island | $45,010 |
| Alabama | $44,880 |
| Oklahoma | $44,700 |
| Arkansas | $43,780 |
| South Carolina | $43,680 |
| Mississippi | $43,420 |
| North Carolina | $43,420 |
| Georgia | $43,210 |
| Tennessee | $42,100 |
| West Virginia | $41,670 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flint, MI | $78,530 |
| Kahului, HI | $66,350 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $62,520 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,460 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $62,150 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $59,850 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,240 |
| Anchorage, AK | $58,910 |
| Kenosha, WI | $58,110 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $57,140 |
| Lewiston, ME | $57,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,810 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $55,680 |
| Seattle, WA | $55,600 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $54,700 |
In other countries
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator belongs to the international group "Lifting truck operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Conveyor Operator and Tender$42,420
- Crane and Tower Operator$68,080
- Dredge Operator$49,640
- Hoist and Winch Operator$56,450
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,830
- Laborer and Freight$40,240
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$41,220
- Packer and Packager$36,280
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,330
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator$77,320
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.32 ($46,420 a year).
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make a month?
About $3,868 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,420 a year.
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,840 or less a year ($17.71 an hour); the top 10% make $62,520 or more.
Which state pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $83,720 a year, followed by New Mexico ($62,150) and Delaware ($60,350).
Which city pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Flint, MI, with a median of $78,530 a year.
How many industrial truck and tractor operators are there in the United States?
About 774,420 people work as industrial truck and tractor operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.