Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,980 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $58,330
Employed locally 270
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $40,900
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $56,250
    90th
    $58,330

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,380
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,440
    Bus Drivers, School $47,350
    Light Truck Drivers $44,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southwest Minnesota is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southwest Minnesota is 5.6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,900.