Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Missouri
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Missouri have a median of $45,190 a year, below the national $46,420 (−3%); the state ranks 41st of 51 states by median. That is 5% less than the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Kentucky pay more (up to $47,720 in Illinois) and Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee pay less (down to $42,100 in Tennessee). Missouri employs 11,470 industrial truck and tractor operators, 3.91 per 1,000 jobs, the 21st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.78 means it is less common in Missouri than nationally.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $17.42 | $18.86 | $21.73 | $26.85 | $31.07 | $23.06 | 11,470 | 3.91 | 0.78 |
| Annual | $36,240 | $39,230 | $45,190 | $55,860 | $64,620 | $47,970 | ||||
| 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
- 41st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 21st of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.78
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.91
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri'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 Missouri
8 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $22.76 | $47,350 | $37,940 | $63,690 | 6,290 | 5.74 | 1.15 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $22.28 | $46,330 | $37,480 | $66,350 | 4,980 | 3.72 | 0.75 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $22.11 | $45,990 | $36,870 | $59,440 | 780 | 8.91 | 1.79 |
| Springfield, MO | $21.74 | $45,230 | $36,490 | $59,440 | 1,180 | 5.31 | 1.07 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $21.23 | $44,150 | $33,800 | $66,820 | 90 | 2.05 | 0.41 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $20.21 | $42,030 | $35,490 | $49,450 | 360 | 6.55 | 1.31 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $20.14 | $41,880 | $37,840 | $58,620 | 240 | 2.99 | 0.60 |
| Columbia, MO | $20.03 | $41,650 | $34,800 | $49,470 | 120 | 1.09 | 0.22 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $19.86 | $41,300 | $35,110 | $58,150 | 270 | 3.46 | 0.69 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $19.81 | $41,200 | $33,840 | $52,720 | 350 | 3.30 | 0.66 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $19.67 | $40,900 | $35,310 | $60,260 | 790 | 5.13 | 1.03 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $17.97 | $37,390 | $32,240 | $52,610 | 420 | 2.56 | 0.51 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $21.73 | $45,190 | 11,470 | 0.78 |
| Arkansas | $21.05 | $43,780 | 10,850 | 1.67 |
| Iowa | $22.88 | $47,590 | 7,770 | 1.00 |
| Illinois | $22.94 | $47,720 | 29,450 | 0.97 |
| Kansas | $22.80 | $47,430 | 7,700 | 1.08 |
| Kentucky | $22.42 | $46,630 | 11,270 | 1.13 |
| Nebraska | $22.46 | $46,730 | 5,020 | 0.98 |
| Oklahoma | $21.49 | $44,700 | 7,850 | 0.92 |
| Tennessee | $20.24 | $42,100 | 20,070 | 1.23 |
See the national page for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (every state ranked) and the Missouri 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 Missouri 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.