How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Phoenix?
$48,770a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $23.45 an hour or $4,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.45
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 384
- Jobs in the area
- 10,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,240Median: $48,770Highest 10%: $63,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,240 | $18.87 | |
| 25th | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| Median | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| 75th | $56,050 | $26.95 | |
| 90th | $63,110 | $30.34 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| Tucson, AZ | $45,630 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $44,900 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $42,490 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $39,830 |
| Yuma, AZ | $37,820 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $228,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $88,420 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,810 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,580 |
| Traffic Technician | $65,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,990 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $23.45 ($48,770 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $48,770 against $46,420 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $48,110, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
68 of 384 metro areas with data.
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,110 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.