SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — San Juan
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
The median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in San Juan, PR is $36,090 per year, 22.3% below the national median of $46,420.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in San Juan, PR is $36,090 per year, 22.3% below the national median of $46,420. Pay ranges from under $22,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $27,930 to $68,810.
The area has 3,020 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.4 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 260th of 514 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,240 | −52.1% |
| 25th | $27,930 | −39.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,090 | −22.3% |
| 75th | $68,810 | +48.2% |
| 90th | $72,790 | +56.8% |
| Mean | $44,420 | −4.3% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,090 a year, 22.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,240 to $72,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,020 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in San Juan, PR?
The median annual wage is $36,090, or $17.35 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 San Juan, PR is 22.3% lower. 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 San Juan, PR earns more than $72,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,240 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,020 jobs in this occupation in San Juan, PR. 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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