Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,880 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $58,410
Employed locally 560
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $39,350
    50th (median)
    $45,880
    75th
    $50,760
    90th
    $58,410

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,620
    Bus Drivers, School$45,790
    Light Truck Drivers$41,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northeast Iowa is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northeast Iowa is 1.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,350.