Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Louisiana
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $48,950 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,680
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,980; the top 10% earn over $61,230. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
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- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$35,340 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $48,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,980 and the top 10% earn over $61,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.