Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Colorado

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for industrial truck and tractor operators in Colorado was $50,570 +8.9% vs national

Colorado vs United States

ColoradoUnited States
Median annual$50,570$46,420
Median hourly$24.31$22.32
Employment8,570774,420
Location quotient0.61.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Colorado) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Reading the data

The mean wage of $53,190 sits 5.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Colorado?

The median annual wage in Colorado is $50,570 ($24.31 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Colorado compare to the national average for industrial truck and tractor operators?

The Colorado median of $50,570 is 8.9% higher than the U.S. median of $46,420.

How many industrial truck and tractor operators work in Colorado?

Approximately 8,570 are employed in Colorado, per BLS OES.