Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $45,030 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $36,880
90th percentile $53,530
Employed locally 1,060
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,880
    25th
    $40,110
    50th (median)
    $45,030
    75th
    $46,870
    90th
    $53,530

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 52% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,450
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,750
    Barnstable Town, MA $48,150
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $47,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,310
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,590
    Light Truck Drivers $45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Worcester, MA is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Worcester, MA is 2.9% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,880 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,110.