Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,120 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $56,190
Employed locally 130
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $41,400
    50th (median)
    $45,120
    75th
    $47,560
    90th
    $56,190

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,380
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $63,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northwest Colorado is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northwest Colorado is 2.7% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,400.