Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $43,230 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.78
10th percentile $35,410
90th percentile $56,260
Employed locally 90
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,410
    25th
    $38,460
    50th (median)
    $43,230
    75th
    $45,790
    90th
    $56,260

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 24% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,870
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,980
    Light Truck Drivers $41,600
    Bus Drivers, School $39,140
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Muncie, IN is $20.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Muncie, IN is 6.8% below 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,410 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,460.