SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 4 metro areas compared
At $47,840, median pay for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Springfield, MA tracks the national median of $46,420 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,840, median pay for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Springfield, MA tracks the national median of $46,420 closely. Pay ranges from under $41,070 at the tenth percentile to more than $51,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,070 to $47,840.
The area has 810 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.81 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Amherst Town records the highest median at $47,860. Of the 408 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 299th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,070 | −11.5% |
| 25th | $45,070 | −2.9% |
| Median (50th) | $47,840 | +3.1% |
| 75th | $47,840 | +3.1% |
| 90th | $51,440 | +10.8% |
| Mean | $47,340 | +2.0% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Town | $47,860 | 80 | |
| 2 | Boston | $47,800 | 5,030 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $45,860 | 1,080 | |
| 4 | Pittsfield | $44,920 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $47,840 buys what $45,217 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,217US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,840 a year, 3.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,070 to $51,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 810 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Amherst Town, at $47,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $47,840, or $23.00 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 Springfield, MA is 3.1% 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $51,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,070 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 Amherst Town, at $47,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 810 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MA. 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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