Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $50,540 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $36,260
90th percentile $57,360
Employed locally 910
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,260
    25th
    $40,310
    50th (median)
    $50,540
    75th
    $50,540
    90th
    $57,360

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 14% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Anchorage, AK $48,950
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $48,400

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,840
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,150
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,220
    Light Truck Drivers $36,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,980
    Bus Drivers, School $35,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Fayetteville, NC is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Fayetteville, NC is 8.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,260 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,310.