Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $45,160 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.71
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $57,840
Employed locally 990
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $40,040
    50th (median)
    $45,160
    75th
    $51,590
    90th
    $57,840

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 25% 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 Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,830
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,900
    Light Truck Drivers$39,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$43,120
    Driver/Sales Workers$37,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Joplin, MO-KS is $21.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Joplin, MO-KS 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,040.