Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $41,650 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.03
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $57,310
Employed locally 420
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $36,260
    50th (median)
    $41,650
    75th
    $46,810
    90th
    $57,310

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 32% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Napa, CA $51,250
    Lexington Park, MD $50,960
    Reading, PA $49,310

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,280
    Light Truck Drivers $37,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,880
    Driver/Sales Workers $23,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Erie, PA is $20.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Erie, PA is 10.2% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,260.