Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,360 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.62
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $77,680
Employed locally 620
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $55,360
    75th
    $65,950
    90th
    $77,680

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,270
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,180
    Bus Drivers, School $48,990
    Light Truck Drivers $44,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Capital/Northern New York is $26.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.94 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Capital/Northern New York is 19.3% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.