Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisonburg, VA

Median annual salary $55,470 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.67
10th percentile $39,330
90th percentile $62,130
Employed locally 1,240
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,330
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $55,470
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $62,130

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 23% 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
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $51,110

    Related occupations in Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,430
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,140
    Light Truck Drivers $33,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Harrisonburg, VA is $26.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 19.6% 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 Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,330 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.