Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,810 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $35,530
90th percentile $72,000
Employed locally 90
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,530
    25th
    $38,040
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $66,670
    90th
    $72,000

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,510
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,820
    Bus Drivers, School$43,540
    Light Truck Drivers$45,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in East-Central Montana is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.57 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in East-Central Montana 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,530 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,040.