Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in St. Joseph, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Joseph, MO-KS

Median annual salary $48,450 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $59,440
Employed locally 440
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $40,900
    50th (median)
    $48,450
    75th
    $48,580
    90th
    $59,440

    St. Joseph economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,900 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 23% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,580
    Modesto, CA $55,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Hammond, LA $52,660
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $51,470

    Related occupations in St. Joseph, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,490
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,030
    Light Truck Drivers$43,540
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$48,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$47,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in St. Joseph?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in St. Joseph, MO-KS is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.78 or more per hour.

    Is St. Joseph above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in St. Joseph, MO-KS is 4.4% 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 St. Joseph?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in St. Joseph, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,900.