Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $40,820 -12% vs national
Median hourly $19.62
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $56,510
Employed locally 1,470
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $40,820
    75th
    $47,340
    90th
    $56,510

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 38% 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 Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,730
    Light Truck Drivers $40,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,430
    Bus Drivers, School $46,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Columbia, SC is $19.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Columbia, SC is 12% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.