Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $45,490 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $63,320
Employed locally 2,090
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $44,610
    50th (median)
    $45,490
    75th
    $63,240
    90th
    $63,320

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 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
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Lewiston, ID-WA $51,860
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $51,400
    Twin Falls, ID $49,920
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,050

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,240
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $41,120
    Light Truck Drivers $46,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kenosha, WI is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Kenosha, WI is 1.9% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,610.