Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $47,220 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $79,750
Employed locally 180
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $41,840
    50th (median)
    $47,220
    75th
    $56,820
    90th
    $79,750

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,420
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,390
    Rochester, MN $47,770
    St. Cloud, MN $46,620
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,600
    Fargo, ND-MN $44,100

    Related occupations in Duluth, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,040
    Light Truck Drivers $43,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,040
    Driver/Sales Workers $28,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Duluth, MN-WI is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 1.8% 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,840.