Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $49,090 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $49,090
Employed locally 790
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $40,520
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $49,090

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 17% 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
    Flint, MI $76,430
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Jacksonville, FL $50,140
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,990
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $48,400

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,620
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,050
    Light Truck Drivers $38,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Gainesville, FL is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Gainesville, FL is 5.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,520.