Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $45,910 -1% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $36,740
90th percentile $56,290
Employed locally 1,000
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,740
    25th
    $40,650
    50th (median)
    $45,910
    75th
    $48,570
    90th
    $56,290

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 30% 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
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,430
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,840
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,920
    Light Truck Drivers $43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Elkhart, IN is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Elkhart, IN is 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,740 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,650.