Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Puerto Rico
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Puerto Rico make a median of $34,880 a year, or about $16.77 an hour. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers.
AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)
So what does $35K get you in Puerto Rico?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico
Entry-level industrial truck and tractor operators (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K.Top earners bring in $72K or more - a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $81K | +76% | N/A |
| New Mexico | $61K | +31% | 2,430 |
| Delaware | $60K | +29% | 6,980 |
| Hawaii | $58K | +25% | 860 |
| Wyoming | $56K | +21% | 750 |
| Alaska | $51K | +9% | 560 |
| New Hampshire | $50K | +9% | 1,430 |
| Oregon | $50K | +8% | 8,770 |
| New York | $50K | +7% | 19,630 |
| California | $49K | +5% | 103,090 |
| Minnesota | $48K | +4% | 7,470 |
| Virginia | $48K | +4% | 19,360 |
| Washington | $48K | +4% | 16,310 |
| Kansas | $48K | +4% | 8,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | +3% | 46,220 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Puerto Rico?
The median is $34,880 a year - that works out to about $16.77 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,670, and experienced industrial truck and tractor operators can clear $71,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Puerto Rico?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,505/month after taxes. Rent varies significantly by location - select a specific state or metro area to see local HUD Fair Market Rent data.
How far does a industrial truck and tractor operators salary go in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico 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 $34,880 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.