Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $46,410 +0% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $61,740
Employed locally 300
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $39,830
    50th (median)
    $46,410
    75th
    $53,670
    90th
    $61,740

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 39% 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
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Lewiston, ID-WA $51,860
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $51,400
    Twin Falls, ID $49,920
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,050

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,980
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,710
    Light Truck Drivers $45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,290
    Bus Drivers, School $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Wausau, WI is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Wausau, WI is 0% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,830.