Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $48,060 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $59,220
Employed locally 2,810
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $40,940
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $56,520
    90th
    $59,220

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 29% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $57,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    Modesto, CA $55,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $54,540

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,900
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Bakersfield, CA is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,940.