SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Kansas
Kansas nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kansas, KS is $47,210 per year, close to the national median of $46,420 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kansas, KS is $47,210 per year, close to the national median of $46,420 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $37,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,600 to $50,030.
Employment stands at 1,670, or 4.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Topeka leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 282nd of 486 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,910 | −18.3% |
| 25th | $42,600 | −8.2% |
| Median (50th) | $47,210 | +1.7% |
| 75th | $50,030 | +7.8% |
| 90th | $58,360 | +25.7% |
| Mean | $47,050 | +1.4% |
Other metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $47,210 goes as far as $52,397 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,397US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,210 a year, 1.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,910 to $58,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Topeka, at $49,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kansas, KS?
The median annual wage is $47,210, or $22.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,420, so pay in Kansas, KS is 1.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kansas, KS earns more than $58,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Topeka, at $49,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,670 jobs in this occupation in Kansas, KS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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