Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,390 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $50,130
Employed locally 970
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $39,260
    50th (median)
    $45,390
    75th
    $50,130
    90th
    $50,130

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,880
    Light Truck Drivers$40,750
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$31,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$53,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in East Tennessee is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in East Tennessee is 2.2% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,260.