Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $50,170 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $39,120
90th percentile $77,390
Employed locally 30
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,120
    25th
    $42,820
    50th (median)
    $50,170
    75th
    $55,740
    90th
    $77,390

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,580
    Hammond, LA $52,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,060
    Grand Island, NE $50,030

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,570
    Light Truck Drivers $47,670
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Minot, ND is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Minot, ND is 8.1% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,120 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,820.