Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $40,400 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.42
10th percentile $32,040
90th percentile $46,170
Employed locally 320
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,040
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $40,400
    75th
    $43,860
    90th
    $46,170

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 36% 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 Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,870
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Athens, GA is $19.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Athens, GA is 12.9% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,040 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.