Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Idaho
At $46,600 a year, the median for industrial truck and tractor operators in Idaho is close to the national median of $46,420 (0%); Idaho ranks 33rd of 51 states by median. That is 3% less than the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, Utah and Montana pay more (up to $59,820 in Wyoming) and Nevada pays less (down to $45,230 in Nevada). Idaho employs 2,560 industrial truck and tractor operators, 2.98 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.60 means it is less common in Idaho than nationally.
Idaho vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Idaho | Hourly | $17.50 | $20.31 | $22.40 | $26.16 | $28.77 | $23.09 | 2,560 | 2.98 | 0.60 |
| Annual | $36,400 | $42,250 | $46,600 | $54,400 | $59,840 | $48,020 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.71 | $19.24 | $22.32 | $26.33 | $30.06 | $23.25 | 774,420 | – | – |
| Annual | $36,840 | $40,030 | $46,420 | $54,770 | $62,520 | $48,370 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 33rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.60
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.98
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Idaho's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Idaho
7 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Idaho publish a row for industrial truck and tractor operators, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $25.91 | $53,890 | $41,010 | $59,270 | 120 | 4.22 | 0.85 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $25.54 | $53,130 | $36,370 | $63,330 | 110 | 1.48 | 0.30 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $24.87 | $51,730 | $37,060 | $58,920 | 360 | 7.11 | 1.43 |
| Boise City, ID | $22.81 | $47,440 | $38,380 | $63,330 | 800 | 2.05 | 0.41 |
| Pocatello, ID | $21.78 | $45,310 | $39,430 | $61,290 | 110 | 2.93 | 0.59 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $21.28 | $44,270 | $39,090 | $57,860 | 420 | 6.35 | 1.28 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $20.40 | $42,430 | $34,950 | $65,320 | 270 | 3.29 | 0.66 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $23.50 | $48,880 | $37,210 | $58,640 | 290 | 3.89 | 0.78 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $21.87 | $45,500 | $36,400 | $50,440 | 480 | 4.93 | 0.99 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $22.40 | $46,600 | 2,560 | 0.60 |
| Montana | $23.10 | $48,060 | 910 | 0.36 |
| Nevada | $21.75 | $45,230 | 7,300 | 0.94 |
| Oregon | $24.40 | $50,760 | 8,560 | 0.87 |
| Utah | $23.58 | $49,040 | 6,830 | 0.79 |
| Washington | $24.00 | $49,910 | 18,750 | 1.06 |
| Wyoming | $28.76 | $59,820 | 790 | 0.57 |
See the national page for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (every state ranked) and the Idaho wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Idaho estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.