Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Bend, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bend, OR

Median annual salary $48,840 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $43,390
90th percentile $60,600
Employed locally 310
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,390
    25th
    $43,870
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $58,040
    90th
    $60,600

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 43% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020

    Related occupations in Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,500
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,200
    Light Truck Drivers $45,560
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Bend, OR is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Bend, OR is 5.3% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,390 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,870.