Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,730 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $92,390
Employed locally 260
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $37,990
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $59,650
    90th
    $92,390

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,930
    Wellhead Pumpers$70,010
    Light Truck Drivers$45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Eastern New Mexico is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.23 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 3.6% 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 New Mexico?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,990.