Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $46,610 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $38,780
90th percentile $76,530
Employed locally 290
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,780
    25th
    $39,630
    50th (median)
    $46,610
    75th
    $55,500
    90th
    $76,530

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 47% 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
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Minot, ND $50,170

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,510
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,470
    Light Truck Drivers$42,890
    Commercial Pilots$104,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ann Arbor, MI is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 0.5% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,780 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,630.