Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $41,560 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.98
10th percentile $33,560
90th percentile $61,160
Employed locally 1,700
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,560
    25th
    $37,100
    50th (median)
    $41,560
    75th
    $46,570
    90th
    $61,160

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 31% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $37,080
    Hattiesburg, MS $33,840

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,460
    Light Truck Drivers $40,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,500
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Jackson, MS is $19.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Jackson, MS is 10.4% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,560 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,100.