Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $43,060 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $47,960
Employed locally 250
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $39,710
    50th (median)
    $43,060
    75th
    $43,980
    90th
    $47,960

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 46% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,010
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,040
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,160
    Light Truck Drivers $39,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,340
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Columbus, IN is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Columbus, IN is 7.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,710.