Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Evansville, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Evansville, IN

Median annual salary $45,200 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $56,100
Employed locally 970
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $45,200
    75th
    $48,700
    90th
    $56,100

    Evansville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,671 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 33% 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 Evansville, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,770
    Light Truck Drivers $40,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,270
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Evansville, IN is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Evansville, IN is 2.6% 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 Evansville?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Evansville, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.