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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of industrial truck and tractor operators in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare industrial truck and tractor operator salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$26,900
25th Percentile Wage
$32,250
50th Percentile Wage
$44,560
75th Percentile Wage
$54,390
90th Percentile Wage
$65,600

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for industrial truck and tractor operators in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) industrial truck and tractor operators is $65,600. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent industrial truck and tractor operators is $26,900.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of industrial truck and tractor operators in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$44,560
1.28% 3.03%
2016
$43,990
-1.16% -
2015
$44,500
0.31% -
2014
$44,360
1.89% -
2013
$43,520
0.71% -
2012
$43,210
- -

Table 3. Compare Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of industrial truck and tractor operators in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of industrial truck and tractor operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Scientific Research and Development Services
$44,560
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$44,560
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$34,020
Engineering Services
$32,780
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$32,760
Testing Laboratories
$32,610
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$32,270
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$31,660
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$31,380
Specialized Design Services
$31,070
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$30,950
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$27,820

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