Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $46,160 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $39,180
90th percentile $56,400
Employed locally 80
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,180
    25th
    $40,970
    50th (median)
    $46,160
    75th
    $50,690
    90th
    $56,400

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,580
    Hammond, LA $52,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Minot, ND $50,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,060

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,970
    Light Truck Drivers $48,110
    Bus Drivers, School $46,590
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Bismarck, ND is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Bismarck, ND is 0.5% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,180 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,970.