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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Operate machines that move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, construction site, or similar location.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$22.33 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Average
Growth rate:  7.7%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
  • Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition.
  • Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.
  • Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

Fork Lift Technician
Fork Truck Driver
Material Handler

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $22.33
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators *

Area Low Median High
U S
$18.32 $20.62 $23.9
Minnesota
$19.86 $22.33 $26.47
Central Minnesota
$19.9 $21.48 $26.18
Northeast Minnesota
$19.01 $22.45 $35.46
Northwest Minnesota
$19.69 $22.79 $25.35
Southeast Minnesota
$19.85 $20.58 $23.34
Southwest Minnesota
$19.8 $23.57 $26.47
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$20.15 $22.47 $28.81

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 7010 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

Where do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in very high demand.

 

Future Demand

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