Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,700 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $48,840
Employed locally 1,530
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $38,820
    50th (median)
    $43,700
    75th
    $48,720
    90th
    $48,840

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,660
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,240
    Light Truck Drivers$39,220
    Bus Drivers, School$45,680
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southern Indiana is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southern Indiana is 5.8% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,820.