Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $40,250 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $51,320
Employed locally 1,970
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $37,920
    50th (median)
    $40,250
    75th
    $45,910
    90th
    $51,320

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 42% 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
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,050
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,430
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $48,410

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,300
    Light Truck Drivers $41,310
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Greenville, SC is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Greenville, SC is 13.2% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,920.