Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $44,250 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.27
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $57,090
Employed locally 1,520
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $43,900
    50th (median)
    $44,250
    75th
    $44,250
    90th
    $57,090

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 35% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,320
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,420
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $44,090
    Flagstaff, AZ $42,970
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,730
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,980

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,710
    Light Truck Drivers $46,350
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Tucson, AZ is $21.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,900.