Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $38,800 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $51,220
Employed locally 190
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $45,650
    90th
    $51,220

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 40% 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
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    Harrisonburg, VA $55,470
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,540
    Light Truck Drivers $35,790
    Bus Drivers, School $45,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Blacksburg, VA is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Blacksburg, VA is 16.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.