Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Jacksonville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, NC

Median annual salary $35,200 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $50,410
Employed locally 50
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $31,910
    50th (median)
    $35,200
    75th
    $44,640
    90th
    $50,410

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Lancaster, PA $51,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Fayetteville, NC $50,540
    Anchorage, AK $48,950

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,080
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,080
    Driver/Sales Workers $18,120
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $43,940
    Light Truck Drivers $34,670
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Jacksonville, NC is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Jacksonville, NC is 24.1% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,910.