Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $42,790 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $51,570
Employed locally 110
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $42,790
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $51,570

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 26% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,060
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,310
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $44,360
    Morgantown, WV $42,250
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,680
    Beckley, WV $38,040

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,870
    Light Truck Drivers $38,100
    Bus Drivers, School $30,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,250

    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, WV is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 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, WV is 7.8% 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 $35,240 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.