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

$50,770a year

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Dubuque, IA metro area. That is $24.41 an hour or $4,231 a month.

Hourly
$24.41
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
37 of 384
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,820Median: $50,770Highest 10%: $62,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,820$19.63
25th$45,980$22.11
Median$50,770$24.41
75th$53,710$25.82
90th$62,250$29.93

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.

Davenport, IA$51,850
Des Moines, IA$49,080
Ames, IA$48,310
Cedar Rapids, IA$47,560
Iowa City, IA$46,670
Sioux City, IA$45,470
Omaha, NE$45,120
Waterloo, IA$43,670
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in Iowa Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Dubuque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,620
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,470
Driver/Sales Worker$53,910
Crane and Tower Operator$49,720
Laborer and Freight$45,960
Light Truck Driver$41,810
Packer and Packager$38,120
Stocker and Order Filler$36,850
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,080
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$29,500
Salaries for every job in Dubuque, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dubuque, IA metro area is $24.41 ($50,770 a year).

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

Yes: $50,770 against $46,420 nationally, 9% more.

How does Dubuque compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $47,590, so Dubuque pays 7% more.

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

37 of 384 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,250 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.