Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $41,610 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.01
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $78,410
Employed locally 550
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $37,620
    50th (median)
    $41,610
    75th
    $53,440
    90th
    $78,410

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 43% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Jacksonville, FL $50,140
    Gainesville, FL $49,090
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,990

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,640
    Light Truck Drivers $39,410
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $33,930
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Cape Coral, FL is $20.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Cape Coral, FL is 10.3% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,620.