Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $45,470 -2% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $57,850
Employed locally 490
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $40,720
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $51,880
    90th
    $57,850

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 40% 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
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Lewiston, ID-WA $51,860
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $51,400
    Twin Falls, ID $49,920
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,050

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,840
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,790
    Light Truck Drivers $45,310
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Racine, WI is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Racine, WI is 2% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,720.