Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,190 +19% vs national
Median hourly $26.54
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $64,370
Employed locally 1,320
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $55,190
    75th
    $62,500
    90th
    $64,370

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,790
    Bus Drivers, School$49,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,300
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Western Wisconsin is $26.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Western Wisconsin is 19% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.