Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $36,560 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $30,710
90th percentile $49,450
Employed locally 310
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,710
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $45,910
    90th
    $49,450

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 39% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Odessa, TX $46,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,240
    Wichita Falls, TX $45,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,520

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,720
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,200
    Light Truck Drivers $45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,460
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in College Station, TX is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in College Station, TX is 21.2% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,710 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,640.