How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in St. Louis?
$46,330a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 159 of 384
- Jobs in the area
- 4,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,480Median: $46,330Highest 10%: $66,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $42,880 | $20.62 | |
| Median | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $59,690 | $28.70 | |
| 90th | $66,350 | $31.90 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| Kansas City, MO | $47,350 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,990 |
| Springfield, MO | $45,230 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $44,150 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,030 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $41,880 |
| Columbia, MO | $41,650 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $22.27 ($46,330 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $46,330 against $46,420 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $45,190, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
159 of 384 metro areas with data.
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,350 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.