SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · United States
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators across the United States is $46,420 per year, measured over 774,420 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $83,720.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 100.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $83,720 and West Virginia pays $41,670.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $83,720 | — | |
| 2 | New Mexico | $62,150 | 2,620 | |
| 3 | Delaware | $60,350 | 5,230 | |
| 4 | Wyoming | $59,820 | 790 | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $54,460 | 1,450 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $54,190 | 410 | |
| 7 | Hawaii | $53,640 | 880 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $50,760 | 8,560 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $50,570 | 8,570 | |
| 10 | Washington | $49,910 | 18,750 |
States with the most Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 89,620 | $47,770 | |
| 2 | Texas | 88,780 | $45,450 | |
| 3 | Georgia | 50,260 | $43,210 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 42,360 | $46,450 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 42,110 | $47,730 | |
| 6 | Florida | 38,400 | $48,370 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 29,450 | $47,720 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 26,830 | $43,420 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 23,470 | $45,220 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 23,090 | $45,650 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flint | $78,530 | 1,020 |
| 2 | Kahului | $66,350 | 40 |
| 3 | Cheyenne | $62,520 | 360 |
| 4 | Vallejo | $62,460 | 1,070 |
| 5 | Albuquerque | $62,150 | 1,940 |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $59,850 | 530 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $59,240 | 7,530 |
| 8 | Anchorage | $58,910 | 230 |
| 9 | Kenosha | $58,110 | 1,300 |
| 10 | Fort Collins | $57,140 | 670 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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