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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,010
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.2% vs 2024
$47,410
Mean Salary
$45,010
Median Salary
$21.64
Hourly Rate
780 people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $45,010 per year ($3,750/month).
This is 7.5% below the national average of $48,634.
Rhode Island ranks #42 out of 51 states for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay.
Approximately 780 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 2.2% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island range from $38,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,330 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,350 and $54,620.
Median $45,010
P10: $38,960P25: $39,350P75: $54,620P90: $58,330
10th
$38,960
25th
$39,350
Median
$45,010
75th
$54,620
90th
$58,330
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,960
$18.73
$3,246
25th Percentile
$39,350
$18.92
$3,279
Median (50th)
$45,010
$21.64
$3,750
75th Percentile
$54,620
$26.26
$4,551
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,330
$28.04
$4,860
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,410 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#42
Rhode Island ranks #42 of 51 states
$48,634
National avg. for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island is $45,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,410.
What is the salary range for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island range from $38,960 at the 10th percentile to $58,330 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,350 and $54,620.
What is the starting salary for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators positions in Rhode Island typically start around $38,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,350 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 780 people are employed as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Rhode Island is approximately $21.64 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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