Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $46,810 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $34,070
90th percentile $73,650
Employed locally 200
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,070
    25th
    $39,920
    50th (median)
    $46,810
    75th
    $59,750
    90th
    $73,650

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 44% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $51,280
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    New Haven, CT $48,040
    Connecticut $47,420

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,920
    Light Truck Drivers $44,080
    Bus Drivers, School $58,240
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $41,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Norwich, CT is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Norwich, CT is 0.9% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,070 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,920.