Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Colorado
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Colorado earn a median of $50,570 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,570
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,560; the top 10% earn over $65,630. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
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- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$64,300 median in Colorado
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- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$45,370 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Colorado
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Colorado?
The median is $50,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,560 and the top 10% earn over $65,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.