Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $47,390 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $63,600
Employed locally 250
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $47,390
    75th
    $57,760
    90th
    $63,600

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 46% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 54% 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
    District of Columbia $81,470
    New Mexico $60,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,580
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $54,230

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,820
    Driver/Sales Workers $44,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,810
    Light Truck Drivers $48,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Boulder, CO is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Boulder, CO is 2.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.