Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $45,540 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $38,190
90th percentile $64,040
Employed locally 260
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,190
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $45,540
    75th
    $57,130
    90th
    $64,040

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 34% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $57,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    Modesto, CA $55,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $54,540

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,070
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,740
    Light Truck Drivers $39,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Hanford, CA is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Hanford, CA is 1.8% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,190 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.