Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $44,290 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $36,630
90th percentile $60,570
Employed locally 600
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,630
    25th
    $38,050
    50th (median)
    $44,290
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $60,570

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 33% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $51,380

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,130
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,710
    Light Truck Drivers $49,070
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rockford, IL is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Rockford, IL is 4.5% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,630 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,050.