Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, Bridgeport

$55,680

Local median annual wage in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT. Middle half of earners roughly $45,030 to $65,160.

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

vs US median
+19.9%
US median
$46,420
Cost of living (106.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
106.9
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.
$45,030 to $65,160
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
480
Job code
53-7051

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Bridgeport pay a median $55,680 (May 2025), 19.9% above the US median of $46,420. At local prices (index 106.9), that median buys about what $52,086 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$55,680 in Bridgeport buys about what $52,086 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 106.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 150.5 vs overall 106.9 (US average = 100, 2024).

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Bridgeport $55,680 $45,030 to $65,160 106.9
Sacramento $47,570 $44,300 to $58,050 106.7
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 Bridgeport?
The median annual wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT is $55,680 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Bridgeport pay compare to the US median for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators?
Local median pay is 19.9% above the national median of $46,420.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Bridgeport is 106.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $55,680 has about the same buying power as $52,086 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.