Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $33,840 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $29,830
90th percentile $48,480
Employed locally 230
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,830
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $33,840
    75th
    $38,910
    90th
    $48,480

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 43% 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
    Williamsport, PA $44,460
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,760
    Jackson, MS $41,560
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $37,080

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,670
    Light Truck Drivers $34,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,800
    Driver/Sales Workers $41,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Hattiesburg, MS is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 27.1% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,830 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.