Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $48,420 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $38,140
90th percentile $78,050
Employed locally 5,210
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,140
    25th
    $44,390
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $63,860
    90th
    $78,050

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 51% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,390
    Rochester, MN $47,770
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,220
    St. Cloud, MN $46,620
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,600
    Fargo, ND-MN $44,100

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,300
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,170
    Light Truck Drivers $47,900
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,620
    Bus Drivers, School $50,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 4.4% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,140 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,390.