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How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Appleton?

$47,540a year

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $22.86 an hour or $3,962 a month.

Hourly
$22.86
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
112 of 384
Jobs in the area
770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,960Median: $47,540Highest 10%: $57,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,960$18.73
25th$40,480$19.46
Median$47,540$22.86
75th$49,350$23.73
90th$57,900$27.84

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.

Kenosha, WI$58,110
Oshkosh, WI$49,900
Minneapolis, MN$49,740
Duluth, MN$48,080
Milwaukee, WI$47,780
Madison, WI$47,610
Sheboygan, WI$47,120
Racine, WI$46,770
Eau Claire, WI$46,690
Green Bay, WI$46,490
Fond du Lac, WI$46,120
Janesville, WI$46,090
La Crosse, WI$44,620
Wausau, WI$44,040
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in Wisconsin Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Appleton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,340
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,730
Bus Driver$46,790
Laborer and Freight$43,610
Light Truck Driver$43,120
Packer and Packager$37,440
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,060
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,460
Stocker and Order Filler$34,430
Motor Vehicle Operator$33,780
Salaries for every job in Appleton, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Appleton?

The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $22.86 ($47,540 a year).

Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Appleton than the national average?

Yes: $47,540 against $46,420 nationally, 2% more.

How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $47,720, so Appleton pays 0% more.

Where does Appleton rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?

112 of 384 metro areas with data.

How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out in Appleton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,900 or more.

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.