Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $38,130 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $29,780
90th percentile $44,790
Employed locally 490
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,780
    25th
    $34,270
    50th (median)
    $38,130
    75th
    $40,160
    90th
    $44,790

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 34% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $50,350
    Gainesville, FL $49,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,710
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,620
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Sheboygan, WI $46,220

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,240
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,570
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,150
    Light Truck Drivers$35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,580
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$26,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Columbus, GA-AL is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 17.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,780 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,270.