Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $49,020 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $44,050
90th percentile $63,330
Employed locally 1,420
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,050
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $49,020
    75th
    $59,960
    90th
    $63,330

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 45% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    New Mexico $60,960
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,660
    Light Truck Drivers $44,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,970
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Portland, ME is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Portland, ME 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,050 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.