Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $42,600 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.48
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $52,160
Employed locally 120
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $42,600
    75th
    $48,670
    90th
    $52,160

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,580
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $54,230

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,410
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290
    Light Truck Drivers $43,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,700
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Grand Junction, CO is $20.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Grand Junction, CO is 8.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.