Careers · Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · South Dakota
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in South Dakota
Industrial truck and tractor operators move materials using specialized vehicles in warehouses, factories, construction sites, and storage yards. They operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and similar equipment to load, unload, and transport goods In South Dakota the median pay is $47,410 a year, 2% above the national median of $46,420.
$47,410median pay in South Dakota, per year
$43,320–$54,770middle half earn
1,940employed in South Dakota
$46,420U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against industrial truck and tractor operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against industrial truck and tractor operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringCoordinationEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingTime ManagementReading ComprehensionActive Listening
Knowledge areas
Mathematics (knowledge)English LanguageProduction and ProcessingTransportationCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators.
Licenses and training in South Dakota
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in other states
District of Columbia · $83,720New Mexico · $62,150Delaware · $60,350Wyoming · $59,820New Hampshire · $54,460Alaska · $54,190Hawaii · $53,640Oregon · $50,760Colorado · $50,570Washington · $49,910
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against industrial truck and tractor operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against industrial truck and tractor operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-7051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.