Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $55,330 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $61,270
Employed locally 2,360
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $45,930
    50th (median)
    $55,330
    75th
    $59,410
    90th
    $61,270

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 31% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $57,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $54,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,090
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,960
    Light Truck Drivers $42,770
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Modesto, CA is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Modesto, CA is 19.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,930.