Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $46,960 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $37,870
90th percentile $61,070
Employed locally 1,010
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,870
    25th
    $40,850
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $54,260
    90th
    $61,070

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,920
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,270
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,510
    Light Truck Drivers$39,850
    Bus Drivers, School$46,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northwest Iowa is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northwest Iowa is 1.2% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,870 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,850.