Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

Median annual salary $37,290 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $29,110
90th percentile $53,580
Employed locally 250
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,110
    25th
    $34,060
    50th (median)
    $37,290
    75th
    $45,050
    90th
    $53,580

    Huntington economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,483 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 36% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,060
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,310
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $44,360
    Charleston, WV $42,790
    Morgantown, WV $42,250
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,680

    Related occupations in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,020
    Light Truck Drivers $35,180
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is 19.6% 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 Huntington?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,110 per year in Huntington, WV-KY-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,060.