Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $41,380 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.90
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $58,790
Employed locally 260
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $38,730
    50th (median)
    $41,380
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $58,790

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,580
    Modesto, CA $55,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Hammond, LA $52,660
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $51,470

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,800
    Light Truck Drivers$40,100
    Bus Drivers, School$38,280
    Driver/Sales Workers$38,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Jefferson City, MO is $19.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Jefferson City, MO is 10.8% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,730.