Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,800 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $50,790
Employed locally 1,310
National median $46,390

Compare Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Central Missouri stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
in
Central Missouri
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $44,800
    75th
    $50,790
    90th
    $50,790

    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 Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,170
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,050
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,980
    Light Truck Drivers $41,310
    Bus Drivers, School $43,510
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Central Missouri is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Central Missouri is 3.4% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.