Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $39,060 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.78
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $55,050
Employed locally 500
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $39,060
    75th
    $44,970
    90th
    $55,050

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,760
    Light Truck Drivers $36,620
    Bus Drivers, School $44,710
    Driver/Sales Workers $37,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southeast Missouri is $18.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southeast Missouri is 15.8% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.