Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Manhattan, KS

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

Median annual salary $36,780 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $46,670
Employed locally 220
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $36,780
    50th (median)
    $36,780
    75th
    $41,580
    90th
    $46,670

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 43% 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
    Lawrence, KS $48,210

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,670
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,430
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,950
    Light Truck Drivers$38,210
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$53,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Manhattan, KS is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Manhattan, KS is 20.7% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,780.