Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,240 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.27
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $60,680
Employed locally 180
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $38,340
    50th (median)
    $44,240
    75th
    $48,030
    90th
    $60,680

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,190
    Light Truck Drivers $46,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,550
    Driver/Sales Workers $39,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southwest Colorado is $21.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.36 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southwest Colorado is 4.6% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,340.