Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $47,410 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $33,540
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 890
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,540
    25th
    $40,790
    50th (median)
    $47,410
    75th
    $55,710
    90th
    $62,400

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 49% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $51,280
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    New Haven, CT $48,040
    Connecticut $47,420

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,330
    Light Truck Drivers $44,530
    Bus Drivers, School $59,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Hartford, CT is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Hartford, CT is 2.2% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,540 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,790.