Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $43,210 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.78
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $67,130
Employed locally 30
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $39,500
    50th (median)
    $43,210
    75th
    $54,270
    90th
    $67,130

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 42% 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
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Albuquerque, NM $60,960
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,690
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,120
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,670
    Light Truck Drivers$42,400
    Driver/Sales Workers$36,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Santa Fe, NM is $20.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 6.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,500.