Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $46,850 +1% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $62,680
Employed locally 890
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $42,080
    50th (median)
    $46,850
    75th
    $50,570
    90th
    $62,680

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 46% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,740
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,870
    Light Truck Drivers$46,610
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Madison, WI is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Madison, WI is 1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,990 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,080.