Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $46,360 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $49,900
Employed locally 230
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $41,530
    50th (median)
    $46,360
    75th
    $49,900
    90th
    $49,900

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,980
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Driver/Sales Workers $25,510
    Light Truck Drivers $44,940
    Bus Drivers, School $44,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Bloomington, IN is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Bloomington, IN is 0.1% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,530.