Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,880 -14% vs national
Median hourly $19.18
10th percentile $30,940
90th percentile $59,380
Employed locally 810
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,940
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $39,880
    75th
    $47,900
    90th
    $59,380

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,680
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,800
    Bus Drivers, School$39,760
    Light Truck Drivers$34,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$52,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Central Kentucky is $19.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Central Kentucky is 14% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,940 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.