Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $48,980 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $50,700
Employed locally 70
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $39,000
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $49,060
    90th
    $50,700

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 8% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Albuquerque, NM $60,960
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,760
    Light Truck Drivers $41,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,920
    Bus Drivers, School $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Farmington, NM is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Farmington, NM is 5.6% above 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,000.