Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Iowa
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Iowa earn a median of $47,590 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,770
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,640; the top 10% earn over $61,000. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
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- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,070 median in Iowa
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$57,980 median in Iowa
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$43,490 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Iowa
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Iowa?
The median is $47,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,640 and the top 10% earn over $61,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.