Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $47,860 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $49,050
Employed locally 80
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $44,520
    50th (median)
    $47,860
    75th
    $47,860
    90th
    $49,050

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 45% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,450
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,750
    Barnstable Town, MA $48,150
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $47,490

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,030
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,120
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,990
    Light Truck Drivers $38,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Amherst Town, MA is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Amherst Town, MA is 3.2% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,520.