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Job outlook for tractor operators in the United States
Are tractor operator jobs in demand?
Yes, tractor operator jobs are in demand. Tractor operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Tractor operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of tractor operator jobs and the average tractor operator salary over time.
Tractor operator jobs over time
Tractor operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,211 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,869 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,835 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,761 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,663 | 0.00% |
Average tractor operator salary over time
Tractor operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,058 | $15.89 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $31,861 | $15.32 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $30,585 | $14.70 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $29,599 | $14.23 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $28,570 | $13.74 | +1.2% |
Tractor operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of tractor operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where tractor operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for tractor operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,212 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 127 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 150 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 95 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 891 | 10% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 104 | 7% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 616 | 6% |
| 8 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 375 | 6% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 180 | 6% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 55 | 6% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 652 | 5% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 357 | 5% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 257 | 5% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 151 | 5% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 139 | 5% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 69 | 5% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 55 | 5% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 473 | 4% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 85 | 4% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 33 | 4% |
Most common cities for tractor operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocala | 2 | 3% | $30,398 |
| 2 | Prescott | 1 | 2% | $33,026 |
| 3 | North Charleston | 1 | 1% | $30,485 |
| 4 | Peoria | 1 | 1% | $35,735 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 1 | 0% | $39,348 |
| 6 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $32,775 |