Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $48,140 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.14
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $60,270
Employed locally 340
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $43,030
    50th (median)
    $48,140
    75th
    $55,660
    90th
    $60,270

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 35% 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
    Missoula, MT $47,320
    Binghamton, NY $46,740
    Bozeman, MT $46,520
    Helena, MT $46,450
    Great Falls, MT $42,200
    Sumter, SC $36,810

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,440
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,200
    Light Truck Drivers $48,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,080
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Billings, MT is $23.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Billings, MT is 3.8% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,030.