Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $51,280 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $66,450
Employed locally 410
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $44,200
    50th (median)
    $51,280
    75th
    $62,190
    90th
    $66,450

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    New Haven, CT $48,040
    Connecticut $47,420
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $47,410

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,780
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,880
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,060
    Light Truck Drivers $45,710
    Bus Drivers, School $63,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Bridgeport, CT is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Bridgeport, CT is 10.5% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,200.