Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $48,560 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.35
10th percentile $38,910
90th percentile $54,550
Employed locally 840
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,910
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $48,560
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $54,550

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 29% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $50,140
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,180
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $48,450
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,390
    Lawrence, KS $48,210
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,350

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,050
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,190
    Light Truck Drivers$39,570
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Topeka, KS is $23.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Topeka, KS is 4.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,910 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.