New York City · 2026 pay · 32 people
How much does a tractor operator make in New York City?
$200,057typical pay for a tractor operator in 2026
$150,304 – $252,133what most people earned
Includes everyone paid during 2026, including part-year workers. Typical pay rose 3.7% from 2025.
✓ Official data from NYC Office of Payroll Administration · Matches the agency's latest release · nyc.gov ↗
Where tractor operators work
Typical pay at each employer, 2026 (everyone paid).
Highest-paid tractor operators, 2026
- 1Jeremy J SmithTractor Operator · Department of Transportation$308,672
- 2Anthony Torcivia IiiTractor Operator · Department of Correction$308,146
- 3Daniel E GildeaTractor Operator · Department of Transportation$282,827
- 4Andrew J LovdahlTractor Operator · Department of Correction$279,745
- 5Thomas F McwaltersTractor Operator · Department of Transportation$276,103
Common questions
How much does a tractor operator make in New York City?
The typical tractor operator was paid $200,057 in 2026; most earned between $150,304 and $252,133. This counts all 32 people paid, including part-year workers.
How much of the pay is overtime?
Overtime made up 35.7% of all pay for tractor operators in 2026.
Which job titles are included?
Everyone whose payroll title is Tractor Operator, at any level (for example "Tractor Operator"). Part-time-schedule titles (such as "20 hours") are left out. Senior, supervising and trainee titles have their own pages.
Job titles are written out in full from the payroll's abbreviations (for example "SR CRRECTNL POLC OFCR" → "Senior Correctional Police Officer"). "Typical pay" is the median; "most earned" is the middle half. How we calculate this