Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $47,210 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $60,690
Employed locally 830
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $41,140
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $58,750
    90th
    $60,690

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,850
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,120
    Driver/Sales Workers$22,610
    Light Truck Drivers$37,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$42,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Eastern Ohio is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Eastern Ohio is 1.8% above 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,140.