Best states for a tractor sweeper operator

Q: What is the best state for tractor sweeper operators?

The best state to be a tractor sweeper operator is Alaska based on tractor sweeper operator salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for tractor sweeper operators?

The highest paying state for tractor sweeper operators is Indiana based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for tractor sweeper operators?

The worst state for tractor sweeper operators is Oklahoma, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for tractor sweeper operators in the United States. Tractor sweeper operator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for tractor sweeper operators.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for tractor sweeper operator jobs.

We figured that the best places for tractor sweeper operator jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.Alaska is the best state, and Anchorage is the city with the highest pay for tractor sweeper operators.

10 best states for tractor sweeper operators in 2026

1. Alaska
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 94
Average annual salary: $46,691
Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000
Location Quotient:
3.61
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in Alaska
2. Pennsylvania
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 389
Average annual salary: $40,036
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000
Location Quotient:
1.07
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in Pennsylvania
3. North Dakota
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 19
Average annual salary: $45,135
Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Location Quotient:
0.66
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in North Dakota
4. Nebraska
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 55
Average annual salary: $38,847
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $49,000
Location Quotient:
0.79
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in Nebraska
5. Wisconsin
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 178
Average annual salary: $37,277
Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000
Location Quotient:
1.03
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in Wisconsin
6. Illinois
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 276
Average annual salary: $38,910
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $50,000
Location Quotient:
0.74
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in Illinois
7. Maryland
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 852
Average annual salary: $38,867
Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $51,000
Location Quotient:
4.31
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in Maryland
8. Iowa
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 97
Average annual salary: $36,517
Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000
Location Quotient:
0.86
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in Iowa
9. Rhode Island
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 139
Average annual salary: $36,071
Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000
Location Quotient:
3.67
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in Rhode Island
10. Oregon
Total tractor sweeper operator jobs: 49
Average annual salary: $41,745
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Location Quotient:
0.38
Tractor sweeper operator jobs in Oregon

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a tractor sweeper operator

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Detailed list of the best states for a tractor sweeper operator

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Alaska	$46,691	$41,000	739,795	94
2	Pennsylvania	$40,036	$30,000	12,805,537	389
3	North Dakota	$45,135	$36,000	755,393	19
4	Nebraska	$38,847	$30,000	1,920,076	55
5	Wisconsin	$37,277	$29,000	5,795,483	178
6	Illinois	$38,910	$30,000	12,802,023	276
7	Maryland	$38,867	$29,000	6,052,177	852
8	Iowa	$36,517	$28,000	3,145,711	97
9	Rhode Island	$36,071	$28,000	1,059,639	139
10	Oregon	$41,745	$32,000	4,142,776	49
11	Arkansas	$36,454	$28,000	3,004,279	64
12	Washington	$38,301	$30,000	7,405,743	158
13	Ohio	$35,388	$27,000	11,658,609	254
14	Massachusetts	$36,524	$29,000	6,859,819	1,082
15	District of Columbia	$38,515	$29,000	693,972	97
16	Colorado	$39,049	$30,000	5,607,154	89
17	Minnesota	$37,487	$29,000	5,576,606	117
18	New York	$40,181	$30,000	19,849,399	166
19	Wyoming	$38,087	$29,000	579,315	4
20	Montana	$38,124	$30,000	1,050,493	8
21	Hawaii	$38,661	$32,000	1,427,538	79
22	South Dakota	$37,013	$28,000	869,666	10
23	Utah	$35,041	$27,000	3,101,833	78
24	Kentucky	$33,653	$26,000	4,454,189	98
25	New Jersey	$35,245	$26,000	9,005,644	786
26	Nevada	$35,686	$27,000	2,998,039	34
27	Arizona	$35,908	$27,000	7,016,270	113
28	California	$36,227	$27,000	39,536,653	744
29	Idaho	$35,772	$27,000	1,716,943	28
30	Michigan	$35,412	$27,000	9,962,311	93
31	Tennessee	$31,898	$24,000	6,715,984	221
32	Maine	$34,111	$28,000	1,335,907	26
33	Kansas	$31,991	$24,000	2,913,123	83
34	Missouri	$34,263	$26,000	6,113,532	127
35	Delaware	$35,126	$26,000	961,939	21
36	Georgia	$31,869	$24,000	10,429,379	338
37	Mississippi	$31,714	$24,000	2,984,100	52
38	Connecticut	$34,878	$26,000	3,588,184	56
39	Virginia	$34,636	$26,000	8,470,020	169
40	New Hampshire	$32,622	$26,000	1,342,795	40
41	South Carolina	$31,045	$24,000	5,024,369	116
42	Texas	$32,099	$24,000	28,304,596	431
43	West Virginia	$32,238	$24,000	1,815,857	11
44	Vermont	$31,549	$25,000	623,657	19
45	New Mexico	$33,488	$25,000	2,088,070	9
46	Indiana	$28,699	$22,000	6,666,818	227
47	Alabama	$29,543	$22,000	4,874,747	101
48	North Carolina	$29,211	$22,000	10,273,419	227
49	Louisiana	$30,711	$23,000	4,684,333	47
50	Florida	$29,703	$22,000	20,984,400	304
51	Oklahoma	$30,125	$23,000	3,930,864	25

Highest paying states for tractor sweeper operators

Rank	State	Avg. Tractor Sweeper Operator Salary
1	Alaska	$46,691
2	Pennsylvania	$40,036
3	North Dakota	$45,135
4	Nebraska	$38,847
5	Wisconsin	$37,277
6	Illinois	$38,910
7	Maryland	$38,867
8	Iowa	$36,517
9	Rhode Island	$36,071
10	Oregon	$41,745
11	Arkansas	$36,454
12	Washington	$38,301
13	Ohio	$35,388
14	Massachusetts	$36,524
15	District of Columbia	$38,515
16	Colorado	$39,049
17	Minnesota	$37,487
18	New York	$40,181
19	Wyoming	$38,087
20	Montana	$38,124
21	Hawaii	$38,661
22	South Dakota	$37,013
23	Utah	$35,041
24	Kentucky	$33,653
25	New Jersey	$35,245
26	Nevada	$35,686
27	Arizona	$35,908
28	California	$36,227
29	Idaho	$35,772
30	Michigan	$35,412
31	Tennessee	$31,898
32	Maine	$34,111
33	Kansas	$31,991
34	Missouri	$34,263
35	Delaware	$35,126
36	Georgia	$31,869
37	Mississippi	$31,714
38	Connecticut	$34,878
39	Virginia	$34,636
40	New Hampshire	$32,622
41	South Carolina	$31,045
42	Texas	$32,099
43	West Virginia	$32,238
44	Vermont	$31,549
45	New Mexico	$33,488
46	Indiana	$28,699
47	Alabama	$29,543
48	North Carolina	$29,211
49	Louisiana	$30,711
50	Florida	$29,703
51	Oklahoma	$30,125

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Total tractor sweeper operator jobs:	94
Average annual salary:	$46,691
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$41,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$52,000
Location Quotient:	3.61

Best states for a tractor sweeper operator

10 best states for tractor sweeper operators in 2026

1. Alaska

2. Pennsylvania

3. North Dakota

4. Nebraska

5. Wisconsin

6. Illinois

7. Maryland

8. Iowa

9. Rhode Island

10. Oregon