Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $50,560 +9% vs national
Median hourly $24.31
10th percentile $43,640
90th percentile $67,820
Employed locally 1,710
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,640
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $50,560
    75th
    $60,710
    90th
    $67,820

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 32% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 68% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,910
    Light Truck Drivers $50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in San Jose, CA is $24.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in San Jose, CA is 9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,640 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.