Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,090 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $56,020
Employed locally 60
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $41,710
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $56,020
    90th
    $56,020

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,840
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,080
    Light Truck Drivers$45,600
    Bus Drivers, School$48,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northeast Minnesota is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northeast Minnesota is 3.7% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,710.