Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $35,600 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.12
10th percentile $30,040
90th percentile $47,000
Employed locally 270
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,040
    25th
    $33,250
    50th (median)
    $35,600
    75th
    $36,680
    90th
    $47,000

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 34% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $50,350
    Gainesville, FL $49,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,710
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,620
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Sheboygan, WI $46,220

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,660
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,820
    Light Truck Drivers $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,170
    Driver/Sales Workers $33,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Albany, GA is $17.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Albany, GA is 23.3% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,040 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,250.