Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $44,490 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $63,490
Employed locally 80
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $42,970
    50th (median)
    $44,490
    75th
    $49,810
    90th
    $63,490

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 31% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $54,540
    Lewiston, ID-WA $51,860
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $51,280
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $50,630
    Twin Falls, ID $49,920

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,910
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,970
    Light Truck Drivers $42,050
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Pocatello, ID is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Pocatello, ID is 4.1% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,970.