Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Role Overview
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location. Excludes “Logging Equipment Operators” (45-4022).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $81,470 |
| New Mexico | $60,960 |
| Delaware | $60,030 |
| Hawaii | $58,070 |
| Wyoming | $56,170 |
| Alaska | $50,630 |
| New Hampshire | $50,490 |
| Oregon | $50,050 |
| New York | $49,610 |
| California | $48,720 |
| Colorado | $48,460 |
| Minnesota | $48,420 |
| Virginia | $48,380 |
| Washington | $48,270 |
| Kansas | $48,120 |
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Median Annual Salary
$46,390
Projected Growth (10yr)
+1.1%
Avg. annual openings
76.4k
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