Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,950 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $55,750
Employed locally 2,200
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $40,630
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $48,640
    90th
    $55,750

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,370
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,470
    Bus Drivers, School$47,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southeast Iowa is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southeast Iowa is 1.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,630.