Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $37,830 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $45,660
Employed locally 290
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $37,730
    50th (median)
    $37,830
    75th
    $37,850
    90th
    $45,660

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 35% 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
    Fayetteville, NC $50,540
    Anchorage, AK $48,950

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,830
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,320
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,590
    Light Truck Drivers$36,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Goldsboro, NC is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Goldsboro, NC is 18.5% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,730.