Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for industrial truck and tractor operators is $22.79 an hour ($47,410 a year). About 1,940 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($46,420). South Dakota ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for industrial truck and tractor operators in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.17 | $37,780 |
| 25% of workers | $20.83 | $43,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.79 | $47,410 |
| 75% of workers | $26.33 | $54,770 |
| 90% of workers | $29.36 | $61,080 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $47,410 | 880 |
| Rapid City | $45,930 | 190 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 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 South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,650 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,980 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,050 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,760 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $39,310 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $44,890 |
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