Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $46,560 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $36,130
90th percentile $52,200
Employed locally 640
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,130
    25th
    $38,960
    50th (median)
    $46,560
    75th
    $49,680
    90th
    $52,200

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Fayetteville, NC $50,540
    Anchorage, AK $48,950

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,180
    Light Truck Drivers$38,740
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Asheville, NC is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Asheville, NC is 0.4% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,130 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,960.