Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $47,270 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $59,440
Employed locally 4,370
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $37,310
    50th (median)
    $47,270
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $59,440

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 32% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,750
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,100
    Light Truck Drivers$39,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,600
    Bus Drivers, School$18,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Birmingham, AL is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Birmingham, AL is 1.9% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,310.