Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $54,060 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $68,480
Employed locally 690
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $54,060
    75th
    $57,430
    90th
    $68,480

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,280
    Bus Drivers, School $47,780
    Light Truck Drivers $40,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Southwest New York is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Southwest New York is 16.5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.