Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for industrial truck and tractor operators is $23.68 an hour ($49,260 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($46,420). North Dakota ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for industrial truck and tractor operators in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.58 | $40,720 |
| 25% of workers | $21.65 | $45,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.68 | $49,260 |
| 75% of workers | $27.07 | $56,310 |
| 90% of workers | $30.14 | $62,700 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $49,270 | 160 |
| Bismarck | $47,660 | 60 |
| Fargo | $45,840 | 400 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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 North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $45,690 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $62,150 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $76,030 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,790 |
| Wellhead Pumpers | $79,820 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,290 |
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