Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in California
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California earn a median of $47,770 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 89,620
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,650; the top 10% earn over $63,330. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
States ranked near California
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in California
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in California?
The median is $47,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,650 and the top 10% earn over $63,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.