Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $48,710 +5% vs national
Median hourly $23.42
10th percentile $37,730
90th percentile $74,670
Employed locally 1,390
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,730
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $48,710
    75th
    $55,970
    90th
    $74,670

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 31% 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
    Glens Falls, NY $53,800
    Utica-Rome, NY $51,740
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,560
    Albany, OR $48,740
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $48,710

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,380
    Light Truck Drivers $43,990
    Bus Drivers, School $51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Buffalo, NY is $23.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Buffalo, NY is 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,730 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.