Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $49,260 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.68
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $52,930
Employed locally 410
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $44,690
    50th (median)
    $49,260
    75th
    $50,500
    90th
    $52,930

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 35% 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
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,600
    Light Truck Drivers$42,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,420
    Driver/Sales Workers$41,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Dubuque, IA is $23.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Dubuque, IA is 6.2% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,690.