Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for industrial truck and tractor operators is $23.54 an hour ($48,950 a year). About 7,680 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($46,420). Louisiana ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for industrial truck and tractor operators in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.30 | $35,980 |
| 25% of workers | $19.66 | $40,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.54 | $48,950 |
| 75% of workers | $27.64 | $57,490 |
| 90% of workers | $29.44 | $61,230 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $53,780 | 550 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $51,260 | 730 |
| Baton Rouge | $48,160 | 1,410 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $47,530 | 1,090 |
| Lafayette | $46,600 | 390 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $45,070 | 140 |
| Lake Charles | $43,770 | 290 |
| Monroe | $41,850 | 230 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $41,210 | 170 |
| Alexandria | $39,010 | 150 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for industrial truck and tractor operators
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 64,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $35,340 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $51,700 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $62,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $61,170 |
| Riggers | $43,660 |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | $58,900 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $34,490 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,600 |
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