Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $38,040 -18% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $23,630
90th percentile $47,840
Employed locally 40
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,630
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $38,040
    75th
    $43,750
    90th
    $47,840

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 27% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,060
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,310
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $44,360
    Charleston, WV $42,790
    Morgantown, WV $42,250
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,680

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,160
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,170
    Light Truck Drivers $30,430
    Bus Drivers, School $34,130
    Driver/Sales Workers $28,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Beckley, WV is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Beckley, WV is 18% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,630 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.