Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $36,450 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $27,490
90th percentile $44,220
Employed locally 330
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,490
    25th
    $30,580
    50th (median)
    $36,450
    75th
    $38,440
    90th
    $44,220

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 36% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $60,960
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,810
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,560
    Light Truck Drivers $35,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,960
    Bus Drivers, School $16,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Dothan, AL is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Dothan, AL is 21.4% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,490 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,580.