Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $54,580 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.24
10th percentile $41,460
90th percentile $62,760
Employed locally 650
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,460
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $54,580
    75th
    $61,450
    90th
    $62,760

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 40% 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
    District of Columbia $81,470
    New Mexico $60,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,450

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,350
    Driver/Sales Workers $47,650
    Light Truck Drivers $44,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Fort Collins, CO is $26.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Fort Collins, CO is 17.7% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,460 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.