Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for industrial truck and tractor operators is $21.64 an hour ($45,010 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($46,420). Rhode Island ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for industrial truck and tractor operators in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.73 | $38,960 |
| 25% of workers | $18.92 | $39,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.64 | $45,010 |
| 75% of workers | $26.26 | $54,620 |
| 90% of workers | $28.05 | $58,330 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $44,490 | 2,570 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $41,690 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $63,610 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,470 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,730 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,340 |
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