Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $44,630 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $63,200
Employed locally 160
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $36,690
    50th (median)
    $44,630
    75th
    $47,880
    90th
    $63,200

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 26% 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 Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,430
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,010
    Light Truck Drivers $32,550
    Driver/Sales Workers $45,610
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Bay City, MI is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Bay City, MI is 3.8% below 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,690.