Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $43,260 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $55,970
Employed locally 210
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $43,260
    75th
    $47,590
    90th
    $55,970

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 39% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,990
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,990
    Light Truck Drivers $45,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Michigan City, IN is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Michigan City, IN is 6.7% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.