Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $45,360 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.81
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $75,820
Employed locally 1,280
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $39,450
    50th (median)
    $45,360
    75th
    $51,940
    90th
    $75,820

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 34% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $50,140
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,180
    Topeka, KS $48,560
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $48,450
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,390
    Lawrence, KS $48,210

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,000
    Light Truck Drivers$38,870
    Bus Drivers, School$44,720
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Wichita, KS is $21.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Wichita, KS is 2.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,450.