Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $42,920 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.63
10th percentile $37,550
90th percentile $55,510
Employed locally 2,010
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,550
    25th
    $39,590
    50th (median)
    $42,920
    75th
    $47,990
    90th
    $55,510

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 48% 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
    Cheyenne, WY $61,420
    New Mexico $60,960
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $54,060

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,930
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,230
    Light Truck Drivers $44,030
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,380
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Omaha, NE-IA is $20.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 7.5% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,550 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,590.