How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Rapid City?
$45,930a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $22.08 an hour or $3,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.08
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 178 of 384
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,720Median: $45,930Highest 10%: $67,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| 25th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| Median | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 75th | $55,620 | $26.74 | |
| 90th | $67,260 | $32.34 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $47,410 |
| Sioux City, IA | $45,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SDFrequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Rapid City?
The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $22.08 ($45,930 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Rapid City than the national average?
No: $45,930 against $46,420 nationally, 1% less.
How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $47,410, so Rapid City pays 3% less.
Where does Rapid City rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
178 of 384 metro areas with data.
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out in Rapid City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,260 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.