Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Utah
The median for industrial truck and tractor operators in Utah is $49,040 a year, somewhat above the national $46,420 (+6%); the state ranks 13th of 51 states by median. That is 2% less than the median across all occupations in Utah ($50,110). Among neighbouring states, New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado pay more (up to $62,150 in New Mexico) and Arizona, Idaho and Nevada pay less (down to $45,230 in Nevada). Utah employs 6,830 industrial truck and tractor operators, 3.93 per 1,000 jobs, the 34th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.79 means it is less common in Utah than nationally.
Utah vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Utah | Hourly | $18.40 | $21.32 | $23.58 | $27.82 | $31.62 | $24.96 | 6,830 | 3.93 | 0.79 |
| Annual | $38,270 | $44,340 | $49,040 | $57,860 | $65,760 | $51,920 | ||||
| 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
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 34th of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.79
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.93
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Utah'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 Utah
5 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $23.79 | $49,470 | $38,120 | $78,950 | 3,640 | 4.41 | 0.88 |
| St. George, UT | $23.42 | $48,720 | $37,660 | $59,730 | 340 | 3.79 | 0.76 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $22.58 | $46,960 | $37,560 | $64,630 | 760 | 2.51 | 0.50 |
| Ogden, UT | $22.46 | $46,730 | $39,320 | $59,410 | 1,050 | 3.85 | 0.77 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $21.28 | $44,270 | $39,090 | $57,860 | 420 | 6.35 | 1.28 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $30.63 | $63,720 | $43,770 | $75,290 | 420 | 6.17 | 1.24 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $25.04 | $52,090 | $37,640 | $62,750 | 200 | 1.80 | 0.36 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $23.58 | $49,040 | 6,830 | 0.79 |
| Arizona | $23.13 | $48,110 | 12,340 | 0.76 |
| Colorado | $24.31 | $50,570 | 8,570 | 0.60 |
| Idaho | $22.40 | $46,600 | 2,560 | 0.60 |
| New Mexico | $29.88 | $62,150 | 2,620 | 0.60 |
| Nevada | $21.75 | $45,230 | 7,300 | 0.94 |
| Wyoming | $28.76 | $59,820 | 790 | 0.57 |
See the national page for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (every state ranked) and the Utah 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 Utah 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.