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How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in Rochester?

$48,640a year

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $23.38 an hour or $4,053 a month.

Hourly
$23.38
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
73 of 384
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,250Median: $48,640Highest 10%: $60,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,250$18.87
25th$45,910$22.07
Median$48,640$23.38
75th$54,140$26.03
90th$60,720$29.19

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.

Minneapolis, MN$49,740
Grand Forks, ND$49,270
Duluth, MN$48,080
St. Cloud, MN$47,480
Sioux Falls, SD$47,410
Fargo, ND$45,840
La Crosse, WI$44,620
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in Minnesota Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,650
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$62,500
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,180
Bus Driver$48,660
Light Truck Driver$47,460
Laborer and Freight$46,360
Packer and Packager$42,520
Driver/Sales Worker$39,030
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,860
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,770
Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $23.38 ($48,640 a year).

Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $48,640 against $46,420 nationally, 5% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $49,740, so Rochester pays 2% less.

Where does Rochester rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?

73 of 384 metro areas with data.

How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,720 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.