Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $36,560 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $29,060
90th percentile $55,070
Employed locally 210
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,060
    25th
    $30,330
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $45,340
    90th
    $55,070

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490

    Nearby metros — Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Odessa, TX $46,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,240
    Wichita Falls, TX $45,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,520

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,680
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,190
    Light Truck Drivers $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,090
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Abilene, TX is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.57 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Abilene, TX is 21.2% below the national median of $46,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Abilene?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,060 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,330.