Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $40,040 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $50,640
Employed locally 2,540
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $46,360
    90th
    $50,640

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 37% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,980
    Light Truck Drivers$39,020
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Greensboro, NC is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Greensboro, NC is 13.7% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.