Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $44,620 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $69,940
Employed locally 830
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $44,620
    75th
    $50,860
    90th
    $69,940

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,480
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,010
    Bus Drivers, School $47,330
    Light Truck Drivers $40,210
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Lansing, MI is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lansing, MI is 3.8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.