Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $43,140 -7% vs national
Median hourly $20.74
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $51,830
Employed locally 440
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $43,140
    75th
    $49,190
    90th
    $51,830

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 28% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,920
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,040
    Light Truck Drivers $41,700
    Driver/Sales Workers $23,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Lafayette, IN is $20.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lafayette, IN is 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.