Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $48,210 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $41,420
90th percentile $59,510
Employed locally 170
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,420
    25th
    $41,420
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $54,180
    90th
    $59,510

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 30% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $50,140
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,180
    Topeka, KS $48,560
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $48,450
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,350

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,190
    Light Truck Drivers$39,200
    Bus Drivers, School$45,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Lawrence, KS is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lawrence, KS is 3.9% above 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,420 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,420.