Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,240 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $58,810
Employed locally 23,910
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $49,040
    90th
    $58,810

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Odessa, TX $46,560
    Wichita Falls, TX $45,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,520
    Midland, TX $44,240

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Houston, TX is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Houston, TX is 0.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.