Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $41,370 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.89
10th percentile $29,680
90th percentile $62,150
Employed locally 660
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,680
    25th
    $34,690
    50th (median)
    $41,370
    75th
    $59,880
    90th
    $62,150

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 70% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 30% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $60,960
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,810
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,430
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,910
    Light Truck Drivers $38,060
    Driver/Sales Workers $28,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Auburn, AL is $19.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Auburn, AL is 10.8% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,680 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,690.