Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $43,530 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.93
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $63,970
Employed locally 80
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $43,530
    75th
    $50,980
    90th
    $63,970

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 52% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,750
    Light Truck Drivers$43,890
    Bus Drivers, School$45,730
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Charlottesville, VA is $20.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Charlottesville, VA is 6.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.