Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $45,600 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $56,780
Employed locally 210
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $52,010
    90th
    $56,780

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 41% 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
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Wyoming $56,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,660
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Minot, ND $50,170

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,660
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,570
    Light Truck Drivers $42,380
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $60,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Traverse City, MI is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Traverse City, MI is 1.7% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.