Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $40,060 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $32,750
90th percentile $51,110
Employed locally 230
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,750
    25th
    $36,620
    50th (median)
    $40,060
    75th
    $44,530
    90th
    $51,110

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 38% 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
    Delaware $60,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,580
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,580
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $49,510
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $101,940
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,100
    Light Truck Drivers $34,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Houma, LA is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Houma, LA is 13.6% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,750 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,620.