Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,050 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $38,030
90th percentile $57,340
Employed locally 230
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,030
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $49,050
    75th
    $57,340
    90th
    $57,340

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,620
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,990
    Bus Drivers, School $46,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,570
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northwestern Wisconsin is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.63 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 5.7% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,030 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.