Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $38,980 -16% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $28,460
90th percentile $47,450
Employed locally 2,490
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,460
    25th
    $32,260
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $44,820
    90th
    $47,450

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 34% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Odessa, TX $46,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,240
    Wichita Falls, TX $45,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,520

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,850
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,160
    Light Truck Drivers$34,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$48,770
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$27,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in El Paso, TX is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in El Paso, TX is 16% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,460 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,260.