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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,770
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.9% vs 2024
$50,360
Mean Salary
$47,770
Median Salary
$22.97
Hourly Rate
89,620 people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California earn a median salary of $47,770 per year ($3,980/month).
This is 1.8% below the national average of $48,634.
California ranks #19 out of 51 states for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay.
Approximately 89,620 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 1.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Coordination
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
3.01
English Language
2.82
Production and Processing
2.8
Transportation
2.75
Customer and Personal Service
2.53
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(4.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California range from $38,650 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,330 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,210 and $58,360.
Median $47,770
P10: $38,650P25: $43,210P75: $58,360P90: $63,330
10th
$38,650
25th
$43,210
Median
$47,770
75th
$58,360
90th
$63,330
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,650
$18.58
$3,220
25th Percentile
$43,210
$20.77
$3,600
Median (50th)
$47,770
$22.97
$3,980
75th Percentile
$58,360
$28.06
$4,863
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,330
$30.45
$5,277
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,360 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
California ranks #19 of 51 states
$48,634
National avg. for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in California?
The median annual salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California is $47,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,360.
What is the salary range for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California?
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California range from $38,650 at the 10th percentile to $63,330 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,210 and $58,360.
What is the starting salary for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California?
Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators positions in California typically start around $38,650 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,210 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 89,620 people are employed as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in California is approximately $22.97 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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