Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $44,570 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $63,490
Employed locally 580
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $39,080
    50th (median)
    $44,570
    75th
    $49,720
    90th
    $63,490

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 32% 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
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,050
    Light Truck Drivers $40,490
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,690
    Bus Drivers, School $47,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in South Bend, IN-MI is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 3.9% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,080.