Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $49,110 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $39,860
90th percentile $61,740
Employed locally 6,260
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,860
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $49,110
    75th
    $58,370
    90th
    $61,740

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 59% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 41% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Napa, CA $51,250
    Lexington Park, MD $50,960
    Reading, PA $49,310

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,610
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,010
    Light Truck Drivers$41,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Allentown, PA-NJ is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 5.9% above 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,860 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.