Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $44,520 -4% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $56,410
Employed locally 2,440
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $42,560
    50th (median)
    $44,520
    75th
    $49,480
    90th
    $56,410

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 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
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Harrisonburg, VA $55,470
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $54,540
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $51,280

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,210
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,620
    Light Truck Drivers $45,240
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,500
    Bus Drivers, School $56,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Providence, RI-MA is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Providence, RI-MA is 4% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,560.