Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $47,320 +2% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $63,970
Employed locally 90
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $54,210
    90th
    $63,970

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 33% 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
    Billings, MT $48,140
    Binghamton, NY $46,740
    Bozeman, MT $46,520
    Helena, MT $46,450
    Great Falls, MT $42,200
    Sumter, SC $36,810

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,380
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Light Truck Drivers $46,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,170
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Missoula, MT is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Missoula, MT is 2% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.