SOC 53-7051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — St. George
St. George, UT · 4 metro areas compared
At $48,720, median pay for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,720, median pay for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in St. George, UT tracks the national median of $46,420 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,300 and $54,480. The lowest tenth earn under $37,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,730.
Employment stands at 340, or 3.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 141st of 272 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,660 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $46,300 | −0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $48,720 | +5.0% |
| 75th | $54,480 | +17.4% |
| 90th | $59,730 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $50,010 | +7.7% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $49,470 | 3,640 | |
| 2 | Provo | $46,960 | 760 | |
| 3 | Ogden | $46,730 | 1,050 | |
| 4 | Logan | $44,270 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. George sit close to the national average, so $48,720 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$48,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,262US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,720 a year, 5.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,660 to $59,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $49,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in St. George, UT?
The median annual wage is $48,720, or $23.42 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 St. George, UT is 5.0% 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 St. George, UT earns more than $59,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,660 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 Salt Lake City, at $49,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in St. George, UT. 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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