Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $43,700 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $64,100
Employed locally 190
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $43,700
    75th
    $49,600
    90th
    $64,100

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 39% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,600
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $45,000
    Gadsden, AL $35,380

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,330
    Light Truck Drivers $43,830
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,750
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,980
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rapid City, SD is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Rapid City, SD is 5.8% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.