Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Midland, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, MI

Median annual salary $48,290 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $37,730
90th percentile $67,210
Employed locally 260
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,730
    25th
    $39,680
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $67,210
    90th
    $67,210

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,538 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 38% 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
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Minot, ND $50,170

    Related occupations in Midland, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,070
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,380
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,750
    Driver/Sales Workers$42,130
    Light Truck Drivers$42,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Midland, MI is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Midland, MI is 4.1% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,730 per year in Midland, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,680.