Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $47,670 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $60,950
Employed locally 350
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $42,400
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $56,050
    90th
    $60,950

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 48% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,220
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,090
    Light Truck Drivers $46,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,280
    Driver/Sales Workers $45,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Burlington, VT is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Burlington, VT is 2.8% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,400.