Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $44,090 -5% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $50,960
Employed locally 530
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $44,090
    75th
    $48,370
    90th
    $50,960

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Minot, ND $50,170

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,640
    Light Truck Drivers $43,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,610
    Driver/Sales Workers $43,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kalamazoo, MI is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 5% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.