How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Minnesota?
$49,740a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in Minnesota. That is $23.91 an hour or $4,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.91
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,940Median: $49,740Highest 10%: $73,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,940 | $19.20 | |
| 25th | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| Median | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| 75th | $59,690 | $28.70 | |
| 90th | $73,870 | $35.51 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,740 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,270 |
| Rochester, MN | $48,640 |
| Duluth, MN | $48,080 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $47,480 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $47,410 |
| Fargo, ND | $45,840 |
| La Crosse, WI | $44,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| 8. Oregon | $50,760 |
| 9. Colorado | $50,570 |
| 10. Washington | $49,910 |
| 11. Minnesota | $49,740 |
| 12. North Dakota | $49,260 |
| 13. Utah | $49,040 |
| 14. New York | $49,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $23.91 ($49,740 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $49,740 against $46,420 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $49,740 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.