Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $47,020 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $51,520
Employed locally 1,120
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $51,520

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Delaware $60,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Hawaii $58,070

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,010
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,290
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,920
    Light Truck Drivers $45,930
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kennewick, WA is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Kennewick, WA is 1.4% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.