Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,230 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $63,600
Employed locally 1,850
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $41,560
    50th (median)
    $45,230
    75th
    $50,880
    90th
    $63,600

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,660
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $41,020
    Light Truck Drivers $38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kansas is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Kansas is 2.5% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,560.