Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,270 or more. The middle half of industrial truck and tractor operators in Lewiston earn between $47,340 and $53,890.
- $41K10th
- $47K25th
- $54KMedian
- $54K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,790 | $4,316 | $24.90 |
| Median | $53,890 | $4,491 | $25.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,340 | $3,945 | $22.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,890 | $4,491 | $25.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in Lewiston vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Industrial truck and tractor operators in Lewiston earn 8% more than the Idaho average ($48,020) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($48,370). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $46,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $51,790 | $53,890 | $41,010 | $59,270 | 120 |
| Idaho | $48,020 | $46,600 | $36,400 | $59,840 | 2,560 |
| United States | $48,370 | $46,420 | $36,840 | $62,520 | 774,420 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary after taxes in Lewiston
On the average salary of $51,790, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $42,157 a year, or $3,513 a month and $1,621 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Lewiston, ID-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $43,793 | $3,649 |
| Working in ID | $42,157 | $3,513 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Lewiston a good place for industrial truck and tractor operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $51,790 buys what about $56,812 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($48,300). A typical home costs $376,787, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in other Idaho cities
Lewiston ranks 1st of 6 Idaho metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lewiston$51,790
- Coeur d'Alene$51,360
- Twin Falls$50,800
- Boise$48,870
- Pocatello$46,920
- Idaho Falls$43,180
All Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries in Idaho
Highest-paying cities for industrial truck and tractor operators
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,690).
- Honolulu, HI$63,690
- Kahului, HI$63,190
- Flint, MI$61,780
- Cheyenne, WY$59,660
- San Francisco, CA$59,030
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lewiston: questions
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make an hour in Lewiston?
$24.90 an hour on average, and $25.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial truck and tractor operators take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $42,157 a year ($3,513 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,790. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,370).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7051; area Lewiston, ID-WA (30300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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