Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $45,590 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $56,950
Employed locally 60
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $45,340
    50th (median)
    $45,590
    75th
    $49,440
    90th
    $56,950

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 30% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,710

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,070
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,450
    Light Truck Drivers $38,310
    Bus Drivers, School $49,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Watertown, NY is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Watertown, NY 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,340.