Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $45,600 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $39,620
90th percentile $58,200
Employed locally 850
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,620
    25th
    $42,580
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $48,470
    90th
    $58,200

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 44% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $45,000
    Rapid City, SD $43,700
    Gadsden, AL $35,380

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,610
    Light Truck Drivers $43,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,620
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 1.7% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,620 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,580.