Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, New York
$46,930
Local median annual wage in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Middle half of earners roughly $42,730 to $60,160.
Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.
- vs US median
- +1.1%
- US median
- $46,420
- Cost of living (112.6) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
- 112.6
- 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.
- $42,730 to $60,160
- Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
- 24,720
- Job code
- 53-7051
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in New York pay a median $46,930 (May 2025), 1.1% above the US median of $46,420. At local prices (index 112.6), that median buys about what $41,679 buys at US-average prices.
What that pay buys
$46,930 in New York buys about what $41,679 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 112.6, 2024). Housing & rent index is 148.6 vs overall 112.6 (US average = 100, 2024).
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $46,930 | $42,730 to $60,160 | 112.6 |
| San Diego | $46,370 | $41,110 to $56,190 | 111.9 |
| 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 New York?
- The median annual wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is $46,930 (May 2025 local salary guide).
- How does New York pay compare to the US median for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators?
- Local median pay is 1.1% above the national median of $46,420.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- The cost of living index for New York is 112.6 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $46,930 has about the same buying power as $41,679 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.