Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $43,820 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $31,640
90th percentile $48,040
Employed locally 560
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,640
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $43,820
    75th
    $44,890
    90th
    $48,040

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 31% 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
    Johnson City, TN $47,230
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $44,030
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,760
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $42,890
    Clarksville, TN-KY $42,390
    Knoxville, TN $38,880

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,780
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,980
    Light Truck Drivers $42,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,190
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Cleveland, TN is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Cleveland, TN is 5.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,640 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.