Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $46,450 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $60,510
Employed locally 40
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $41,940
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $55,140
    90th
    $60,510

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 37% 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
    Billings, MT $48,140
    Missoula, MT $47,320
    Binghamton, NY $46,740
    Bozeman, MT $46,520
    Great Falls, MT $42,200
    Sumter, SC $36,810

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,640
    Light Truck Drivers $45,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Helena, MT is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Helena, MT is 0.1% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,940.