How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Iowa?
$47,590a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in Iowa. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.88
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,640Median: $47,590Highest 10%: $61,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| Median | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 75th | $52,950 | $25.46 | |
| 90th | $61,000 | $29.33 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $51,850 |
| Dubuque, IA | $50,770 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| 21. Pennsylvania | $47,730 |
| 22. Illinois | $47,720 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $47,720 |
| 24. Iowa | $47,590 |
| 25. Kansas | $47,430 |
| 26. South Dakota | $47,410 |
| 27. Vermont | $47,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.88 ($47,590 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $47,590 against $46,420 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Iowa rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
Iowa ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $51,850 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.