Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,390
↑ 54.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 54.6% since 2011 ($30,010 → $46,390)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,390
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,390 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $44,470 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | $41,230 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | $38,380 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $37,560 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $36,200 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | $34,750 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $33,630 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | $32,460 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | $32,090 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $31,340 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $30,730 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | $30,220 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $30,010 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.