Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,430 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $38,190
90th percentile $60,880
Employed locally 1,160
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,190
    25th
    $43,920
    50th (median)
    $48,430
    75th
    $60,880
    90th
    $60,880

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,920
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,880
    Bus Drivers, School$48,330
    Light Truck Drivers$45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in South Central Wisconsin is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in South Central Wisconsin is 4.4% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,190 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,920.