Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $50,640 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $39,580
90th percentile $62,520
Employed locally 1,060
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,580
    25th
    $44,470
    50th (median)
    $50,640
    75th
    $57,690
    90th
    $62,520

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490

    Nearby metros — Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Glens Falls, NY $53,800
    Utica-Rome, NY $51,740
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,560
    Albany, OR $48,740
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $48,710
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,710

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,940
    Light Truck Drivers $42,590
    Bus Drivers, School $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Albany, NY is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.81 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Albany, NY is 9.2% above the national median of $46,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Albany?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,580 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,470.