Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $45,150 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.71
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $56,350
Employed locally 170
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $39,480
    50th (median)
    $45,150
    75th
    $47,010
    90th
    $56,350

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 39% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,000
    Light Truck Drivers $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,470
    Bus Drivers, School $48,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Iowa City, IA is $21.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Iowa City, IA is 2.7% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,480.