Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $45,760 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $56,210
Employed locally 1,100
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $56,050
    90th
    $56,210

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 38% 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
    Glens Falls, NY $53,800
    Utica-Rome, NY $51,740
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,560
    Albany, OR $48,740
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $48,710

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,680
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,090
    Light Truck Drivers$43,330
    Bus Drivers, School$60,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Syracuse, NY is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Syracuse, NY is 1.4% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.