Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,980 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $46,800
Employed locally 760
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $33,780
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $42,570
    90th
    $46,800

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,690
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,160
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,160
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,470
    Bus Drivers, School $45,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Eastern Region of Texas is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.00 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 22.4% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,780.