Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $49,230 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $39,050
90th percentile $62,190
Employed locally 240
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,050
    25th
    $41,770
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $49,810
    90th
    $62,190

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 39% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Delaware $60,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Hawaii $58,070

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,140
    Light Truck Drivers $47,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $70,780
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Bellingham, WA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Bellingham, WA is 6.1% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,050 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,770.