Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for industrial truck and tractor operators in the United States was $46,420 ($22.32 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,840 | $17.71 |
| 25th | $40,030 | $19.24 |
| Median | $46,420 | $22.32 |
| 75th | $54,770 | $26.33 |
| 90th | $62,520 | $30.06 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-7051
- Total U.S. employment: 774,420
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $36,840, median pay is $46,420, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $62,520.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,880 | $21.58 | -3.3% | 15,360 |
| Alaska | $54,190 | $26.05 | +16.7% | 410 |
| Arizona | $48,110 | $23.13 | +3.6% | 12,340 |
| Arkansas | $43,780 | $21.05 | -5.7% | 10,850 |
| California | $47,770 | $22.97 | +2.9% | 89,620 |
| Colorado | $50,570 | $24.31 | +8.9% | 8,570 |
| Connecticut | $47,190 | $22.69 | +1.7% | 3,780 |
| Delaware | $60,350 | $29.02 | +30.0% | 5,230 |
| District of Columbia | $83,720 | $40.25 | +80.4% | 0 |
| Florida | $48,370 | $23.25 | +4.2% | 38,400 |
| Georgia | $43,210 | $20.78 | -6.9% | 50,260 |
| Hawaii | $53,640 | $25.79 | +15.6% | 880 |
| Idaho | $46,600 | $22.40 | +0.4% | 2,560 |
| Illinois | $47,720 | $22.94 | +2.8% | 29,450 |
| Indiana | $45,650 | $21.95 | -1.7% | 23,090 |
| Iowa | $47,590 | $22.88 | +2.5% | 7,770 |
| Kansas | $47,430 | $22.80 | +2.2% | 7,700 |
| Kentucky | $46,630 | $22.42 | +0.5% | 11,270 |
| Louisiana | $48,950 | $23.54 | +5.5% | 7,680 |
| Maine | $47,730 | $22.95 | +2.8% | 2,900 |
| Maryland | $45,630 | $21.94 | -1.7% | 13,740 |
| Massachusetts | $46,850 | $22.52 | +0.9% | 8,390 |
| Michigan | $45,220 | $21.74 | -2.6% | 23,470 |
| Minnesota | $49,740 | $23.91 | +7.2% | 7,110 |
| Mississippi | $43,420 | $20.88 | -6.5% | 9,640 |
| Missouri | $45,190 | $21.73 | -2.6% | 11,470 |
| Montana | $48,060 | $23.10 | +3.5% | 910 |
| Nebraska | $46,730 | $22.46 | +0.7% | 5,020 |
| Nevada | $45,230 | $21.75 | -2.6% | 7,300 |
| New Hampshire | $54,460 | $26.19 | +17.3% | 1,450 |
| New Jersey | $46,100 | $22.16 | -0.7% | 21,790 |
| New Mexico | $62,150 | $29.88 | +33.9% | 2,620 |
| New York | $49,030 | $23.57 | +5.6% | 18,420 |
| North Carolina | $43,420 | $20.88 | -6.5% | 26,830 |
| North Dakota | $49,260 | $23.68 | +6.1% | 930 |
| Ohio | $46,450 | $22.33 | +0.1% | 42,360 |
| Oklahoma | $44,700 | $21.49 | -3.7% | 7,850 |
| Oregon | $50,760 | $24.40 | +9.3% | 8,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,730 | $22.95 | +2.8% | 42,110 |
| Rhode Island | $45,010 | $21.64 | -3.0% | 780 |
| South Carolina | $43,680 | $21.00 | -5.9% | 14,210 |
| South Dakota | $47,410 | $22.79 | +2.1% | 1,940 |
| Tennessee | $42,100 | $20.24 | -9.3% | 20,070 |
| Texas | $45,450 | $21.85 | -2.1% | 88,780 |
| Utah | $49,040 | $23.58 | +5.6% | 6,830 |
| Vermont | $47,380 | $22.78 | +2.1% | 950 |
| Virginia | $46,920 | $22.56 | +1.1% | 19,320 |
| Washington | $49,910 | $24.00 | +7.5% | 18,750 |
| West Virginia | $41,670 | $20.03 | -10.2% | 1,400 |
| Wisconsin | $47,720 | $22.94 | +2.8% | 12,150 |
| Wyoming | $59,820 | $28.76 | +28.9% | 790 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — $48,520/yr
- Construction Laborers — $47,120/yr
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $83,050/yr
- Project Management Specialists — $102,320/yr
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
- Light Truck Drivers — $44,860/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for industrial truck and tractor operators?
The median annual wage for industrial truck and tractor operators is $46,420 ($22.32 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many industrial truck and tractor operators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 774,420 industrial truck and tractor operators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.32. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.