Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $40,690 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.56
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 160
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $36,110
    50th (median)
    $40,690
    75th
    $49,910
    90th
    $59,780

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 27% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Albuquerque, NM $60,960
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,730
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Las Cruces, NM is $19.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Las Cruces, NM is 12.3% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,110.