Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $36,940 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $30,950
90th percentile $43,730
Employed locally 300
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,950
    25th
    $34,260
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $39,520
    90th
    $43,730

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,320
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,420
    Tucson, AZ $44,250
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $44,090
    Flagstaff, AZ $42,970
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,730

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,400
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,130
    Light Truck Drivers $44,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,950
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Yuma, AZ is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Yuma, AZ is 20.4% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,950 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,260.