Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $48,230 +4% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $38,730
90th percentile $61,950
Employed locally 620
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,730
    25th
    $45,460
    50th (median)
    $48,230
    75th
    $48,910
    90th
    $61,950

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,290
    Bus Drivers, School$43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,780
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southwest Iowa is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southwest Iowa is 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,730 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,460.