Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $46,060 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $35,960
90th percentile $72,180
Employed locally 2,590
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,960
    25th
    $39,120
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $47,950
    90th
    $72,180

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,050
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,430
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $48,410

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,530
    Light Truck Drivers$40,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,540
    Bus Drivers, School$48,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Charleston, SC is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Charleston, SC is 0.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,960 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,120.