Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $45,730 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $59,640
Employed locally 2,620
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $38,460
    50th (median)
    $45,730
    75th
    $56,940
    90th
    $59,640

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,170
    Columbus, OH $47,780
    Cleveland, OH $47,510
    Johnson City, TN $47,230
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,210
    Canton-Massillon, OH $46,870

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,610
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,050
    Light Truck Drivers $42,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,090
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Dayton, OH is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Dayton, OH is 1.4% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,460.