Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $38,110 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $48,890
Employed locally 970
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,200
    50th (median)
    $38,110
    75th
    $44,510
    90th
    $48,890

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 43% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,940
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,990
    Light Truck Drivers$38,010
    Bus Drivers, School$31,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$52,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Augusta, GA-SC is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 17.8% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,200.