Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $35,380 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $27,910
90th percentile $42,950
Employed locally 210
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,910
    25th
    $30,530
    50th (median)
    $35,380
    75th
    $36,850
    90th
    $42,950

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 33% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $60,960
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $55,360
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,750
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,490
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $24,170
    Light Truck Drivers $33,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Gadsden, AL is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Gadsden, AL is 23.7% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,910 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,530.