Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,840 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.15
10th percentile $31,380
90th percentile $53,380
Employed locally 190
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,380
    25th
    $34,140
    50th (median)
    $39,840
    75th
    $45,990
    90th
    $53,380

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,050
    Light Truck Drivers $45,680
    Bus Drivers, School $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $19.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.62 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 14.1% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,380 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,140.