How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Providence?
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $21.39 an hour or $3,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.39
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 238 of 384
- Jobs in the area
- 2,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,350 | $18.92 | |
| 25th | $43,340 | $20.84 | |
| Median | $44,490 | $21.39 | |
| 75th | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 90th | $56,790 | $27.30 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $21.39 ($44,490 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $44,490 against $46,420 nationally, 4% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $45,010, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
238 of 384 metro areas with data.
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,790 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.