Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $44,060 -5% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $55,540
Employed locally 600
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $39,360
    50th (median)
    $44,060
    75th
    $48,090
    90th
    $55,540

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 46% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Fayetteville, NC $50,540
    Anchorage, AK $48,950

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,450
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,100
    Light Truck Drivers $40,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Durham, NC is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Durham, NC is 5% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,360.