Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Kentucky
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kentucky earn a median of $46,630 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,630
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,270
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,540; the top 10% earn over $70,840. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Kentucky
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Kentucky?
The median is $46,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,540 and the top 10% earn over $70,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.