How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in California?
$47,770a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in California. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 89,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,650Median: $47,770Highest 10%: $63,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $43,210 | $20.77 | |
| Median | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $58,360 | $28.06 | |
| 90th | $63,330 | $30.45 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vallejo, CA | $62,460 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,240 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,810 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,440 |
| Napa, CA | $52,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,290 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,850 |
| Redding, CA | $47,740 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,570 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,970 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,600 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,590 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $46,530 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,370 |
| Hanford, CA | $46,050 |
| Chico, CA | $45,820 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $45,100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $44,980 |
| Yuba City, CA | $44,720 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,540 |
| Merced, CA | $44,520 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,370 |
| Fresno, CA | $43,360 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $42,740 |
| El Centro, CA | $39,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| 16. Florida | $48,370 |
| 17. Arizona | $48,110 |
| 18. Montana | $48,060 |
| 19. California | $47,770 |
| 20. Maine | $47,730 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $47,730 |
| 22. Illinois | $47,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.97 ($47,770 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,770 against $46,420 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
California ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Vallejo, CA, with a median of $62,460 a year.
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.