Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, Albany

$50,770

Local median annual wage in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY. Middle half of earners roughly $43,450 to $59,720.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+9.4%
US median
$46,420
Cost of living (99.6) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
99.6
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$43,450 to $59,720
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
1,050
Job code
53-7051

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Albany pay a median $50,770 (May 2025), 9.4% above the US median of $46,420. At local prices (index 99.6), that median buys about what $50,974 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$50,770 in Albany buys about what $50,974 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 99.6, 2024). Housing & rent index is 102.6 vs overall 99.6 (US average = 100, 2024).

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Albany $50,770 $43,450 to $59,720 99.6
Jacksonville $50,670 $46,130 to $59,690 99.5
San Francisco $59,240 $48,310 to $66,840 115.6
Tulsa $44,060 $37,800 to $48,830 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Albany?
The median annual wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY is $50,770 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Albany pay compare to the US median for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators?
Local median pay is 9.4% above the national median of $46,420.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Albany is 99.6 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $50,770 has about the same buying power as $50,974 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.