Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $49,850 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.97
10th percentile $38,670
90th percentile $61,740
Employed locally 140
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,670
    25th
    $42,630
    50th (median)
    $49,850
    75th
    $54,210
    90th
    $61,740

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $57,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    Modesto, CA $55,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $54,540

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,710
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,410
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,490
    Light Truck Drivers$42,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,410
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Redding, CA is $23.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Redding, CA is 7.5% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,670 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,630.