Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $43,550 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.94
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $59,940
Employed locally 570
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $38,730
    50th (median)
    $43,550
    75th
    $45,890
    90th
    $59,940

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 45% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 55% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Santa Maria, CA is $20.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 6.1% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,730.