Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,150 -7% vs national
Median hourly $20.75
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $62,680
Employed locally 1,460
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $43,150
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $62,680

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,050
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,960
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $41,530
    Light Truck Drivers $41,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northern Indiana is $20.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northern Indiana is 7% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.