Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $47,230 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $34,040
90th percentile $47,900
Employed locally 240
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,040
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $47,900

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 16% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $44,030
    Cleveland, TN $43,820
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,760
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $42,890
    Clarksville, TN-KY $42,390
    Knoxville, TN $38,880

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,090
    Light Truck Drivers $36,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,550
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Johnson City, TN is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Johnson City, TN is 1.8% above 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,040 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.