Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Michigan
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Michigan earn a median of $45,220 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,220
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,470
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,200; the top 10% earn over $71,150. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
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- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$75,450 median in Michigan
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$49,180 median in Michigan
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,180 median in Michigan
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50,040 median in Michigan
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$38,860 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Michigan
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Michigan?
The median is $45,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,200 and the top 10% earn over $71,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.