Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $48,040 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $60,400
Employed locally 670
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $48,040
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $60,400

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 44% 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
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $51,280
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    Connecticut $47,420
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $47,410

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,400
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,180
    Light Truck Drivers $41,750
    Bus Drivers, School $60,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in New Haven, CT is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in New Haven, CT is 3.6% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.