Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,640 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $31,420
90th percentile $47,470
Employed locally 1,480
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,420
    25th
    $35,570
    50th (median)
    $37,640
    75th
    $41,560
    90th
    $47,470

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,130
    Light Truck Drivers$36,450
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$31,270
    Bus Drivers, School$35,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Eastern North Carolina is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.39 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Eastern North Carolina is 18.9% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,420 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,570.