Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Grand Island, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Island, NE

Median annual salary $50,030 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $50,030
Employed locally 280
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $44,290
    50th (median)
    $50,030
    75th
    $50,030
    90th
    $50,030

    Grand Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,397 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 26% 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
    Cheyenne, WY $61,420
    New Mexico $60,960
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $54,060

    Related occupations in Grand Island, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,690
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,920
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,530
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $48,960
    Driver/Sales Workers $28,830
    Light Truck Drivers $46,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Grand Island, NE is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Grand Island, NE is 7.8% 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 Grand Island?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Grand Island, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,290.