Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO make a median of $52,190 a year, or about $25.09 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $66K for experienced workers.
So what does $52K get you in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in metros near Denver-Aurora-Centennial, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Greeley | $50K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $57K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $46K | , |
| Boulder | $48K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Entry-level industrial truck and tractor operators (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $66K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $84K | +80% | N/A |
| New Mexico | $62K | +34% | 2,620 |
| Delaware | $60K | +30% | 5,230 |
| Wyoming | $60K | +29% | 790 |
| New Hampshire | $54K | +17% | 1,450 |
| Alaska | $54K | +17% | 410 |
| Hawaii | $54K | +16% | 880 |
| Oregon | $51K | +9% | 8,560 |
| Colorado | $51K | +9% | 8,570 |
| Washington | $50K | +8% | 18,750 |
| Minnesota | $50K | +7% | 7,110 |
| North Dakota | $49K | +6% | 930 |
| Utah | $49K | +6% | 6,830 |
| New York | $49K | +6% | 18,420 |
| Louisiana | $49K | +5% | 7,680 |
| Florida | $48K | +4% | 38,400 |
| Arizona | $48K | +4% | 12,340 |
| Montana | $48K | +4% | 910 |
| California | $48K | +3% | 89,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | +3% | 42,110 |
| Maine | $48K | +3% | 2,900 |
| Wisconsin | $48K | +3% | 12,150 |
| Illinois | $48K | +3% | 29,450 |
| Iowa | $48K | +3% | 7,770 |
| Kansas | $47K | +2% | 7,700 |
| South Dakota | $47K | +2% | 1,940 |
| Vermont | $47K | +2% | 950 |
| Connecticut | $47K | +2% | 3,780 |
| Virginia | $47K | +1% | 19,320 |
| Massachusetts | $47K | +1% | 8,390 |
| Nebraska | $47K | +1% | 5,020 |
| Kentucky | $47K | +0% | 11,270 |
| Idaho | $47K | +0% | 2,560 |
| Ohio | $46K | +0% | 42,360 |
| New Jersey | $46K | -1% | 21,790 |
| Indiana | $46K | -2% | 23,090 |
| Maryland | $46K | -2% | 13,740 |
| Texas | $45K | -2% | 88,780 |
| Nevada | $45K | -3% | 7,300 |
| Michigan | $45K | -3% | 23,470 |
| Missouri | $45K | -3% | 11,470 |
| Rhode Island | $45K | -3% | 780 |
| Alabama | $45K | -3% | 15,360 |
| Oklahoma | $45K | -4% | 7,850 |
| Arkansas | $44K | -6% | 10,850 |
| South Carolina | $44K | -6% | 14,210 |
| North Carolina | $43K | -6% | 26,830 |
| Mississippi | $43K | -6% | 9,640 |
| Georgia | $43K | -7% | 50,260 |
| Tennessee | $42K | -9% | 20,070 |
| West Virginia | $42K | -10% | 1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for industrial truck and tractor operators in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new industrial truck and tractor operators typically earn — is $45K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,687/month.
Is industrial truck and tractor operator a high-paying job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
Local pay is 12% above the national median — $52K here vs. $46K nationally.
How does Denver-Aurora-Centennial compare to the national average for industrial truck and tractor operators?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial pays $52K median vs. the U.S. average of $46K — that’s +12%.
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO?
The median is $52,190 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,780, and experienced industrial truck and tractor operators can clear $66,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,473/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a industrial truck and tractor operators salary go in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median industrial truck and tractor operators salary is worth about $52,190 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do industrial truck and tractor operators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.