Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $42,500 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.44
10th percentile $28,860
90th percentile $48,340
Employed locally 400
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,860
    25th
    $36,440
    50th (median)
    $42,500
    75th
    $47,660
    90th
    $48,340

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,330
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$44,590
    Bus Drivers, School$40,140
    Light Truck Drivers$28,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Central Louisiana is $20.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Central Louisiana is 8.4% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,860 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,440.