Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for industrial truck and tractor operators is $46,420 a year. By state, it ranges from $41,670 in West Virginia to $83,720 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,840
- 25th percentile
- $40,030
- Median
- $46,420
- 75th percentile
- $54,770
- Top 10%
- $62,520
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 774,420 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $83,720 | +80% | $57,050 | $83,720 | Not published |
| 2 | New Mexico | $62,150 | +34% | $35,900 | $65,090 | 2,620 |
| 3 | Delaware | $60,350 | +30% | $38,210 | $60,350 | 5,230 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $59,820 | +29% | $38,220 | $74,160 | 790 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $54,460 | +17% | $40,600 | $62,750 | 1,450 |
| 6 | Alaska | $54,190 | +17% | $37,650 | $72,720 | 410 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $53,640 | +16% | $41,140 | $118,140 | 880 |
| 8 | Oregon | $50,760 | +9% | $40,410 | $63,150 | 8,560 |
| 9 | Colorado | $50,570 | +9% | $40,560 | $65,630 | 8,570 |
| 10 | Washington | $49,910 | +8% | $41,600 | $62,920 | 18,750 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $49,740 | +7% | $39,940 | $73,870 | 7,110 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $49,260 | +6% | $40,720 | $62,700 | 930 |
| 13 | Utah | $49,040 | +6% | $38,270 | $65,760 | 6,830 |
| 14 | New York | $49,030 | +6% | $38,330 | $73,630 | 18,420 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $48,950 | +5% | $35,980 | $61,230 | 7,680 |
| 16 | Florida | $48,370 | +4% | $37,050 | $62,960 | 38,400 |
| 17 | Arizona | $48,110 | +4% | $38,560 | $62,940 | 12,340 |
| 18 | Montana | $48,060 | +4% | $36,450 | $64,970 | 910 |
| 19 | California | $47,770 | +3% | $38,650 | $63,330 | 89,620 |
| 20 | Maine | $47,730 | +3% | $40,440 | $64,490 | 2,900 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $47,730 | +3% | $38,160 | $62,510 | 42,110 |
| 22 | Illinois | $47,720 | +3% | $37,990 | $63,140 | 29,450 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $47,720 | +3% | $38,960 | $62,940 | 12,150 |
| 24 | Iowa | $47,590 | +3% | $38,640 | $61,000 | 7,770 |
| 25 | Kansas | $47,430 | +2% | $37,910 | $58,640 | 7,700 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $47,410 | +2% | $37,780 | $61,080 | 1,940 |
| 27 | Vermont | $47,380 | +2% | $39,040 | $61,290 | 950 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $47,190 | +2% | $38,790 | $71,860 | 3,780 |
| 29 | Virginia | $46,920 | +1% | $37,250 | $62,260 | 19,320 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $46,850 | +1% | $39,850 | $57,410 | 8,390 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $46,730 | +1% | $37,020 | $59,100 | 5,020 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $46,630 | 0% | $35,540 | $70,840 | 11,270 |
| 33 | Idaho | $46,600 | 0% | $36,400 | $59,840 | 2,560 |
| 34 | Ohio | $46,450 | 0% | $37,960 | $63,660 | 42,360 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $46,100 | −1% | $36,680 | $65,820 | 21,790 |
| 36 | Indiana | $45,650 | −2% | $37,250 | $61,630 | 23,090 |
| 37 | Maryland | $45,630 | −2% | $39,320 | $61,040 | 13,740 |
| 38 | Texas | $45,450 | −2% | $34,300 | $59,780 | 88,780 |
| 39 | Nevada | $45,230 | −3% | $37,560 | $66,950 | 7,300 |
| 40 | Michigan | $45,220 | −3% | $37,200 | $71,150 | 23,470 |
| 41 | Missouri | $45,190 | −3% | $36,240 | $64,620 | 11,470 |
| 42 | Rhode Island | $45,010 | −3% | $38,960 | $58,330 | 780 |
| 43 | Alabama | $44,880 | −3% | $33,290 | $60,750 | 15,360 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $44,700 | −4% | $35,400 | $60,120 | 7,850 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $43,780 | −6% | $33,890 | $57,260 | 10,850 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $43,680 | −6% | $35,780 | $56,980 | 14,210 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $43,420 | −6% | $32,390 | $51,260 | 9,640 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $43,420 | −6% | $35,940 | $56,000 | 26,830 |
| 49 | Georgia | $43,210 | −7% | $36,690 | $59,860 | 50,260 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $42,100 | −9% | $35,520 | $54,660 | 20,070 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $41,670 | −10% | $28,700 | $54,920 | 1,400 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary questions
Which state pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $83,720 a year (+80% vs. the national median of $46,420). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays industrial truck and tractor operators the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $41,670 a year (−10% vs. national).
Where do most industrial truck and tractor operators work?
California has the most jobs, about 89,620, with a median of $47,770.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.