Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $41,250 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.83
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $52,510
Employed locally 540
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $41,250
    75th
    $44,680
    90th
    $52,510

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 43% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 57% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,580
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $49,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,780
    Vineland, NJ $41,120

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,730
    Light Truck Drivers $45,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,580
    Bus Drivers, School $62,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Trenton, NJ is $19.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Trenton, NJ is 11.1% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.