Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $38,880 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.69
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $57,730
Employed locally 1,170
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $38,880
    75th
    $45,380
    90th
    $57,730

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 44% 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
    Johnson City, TN $47,230
    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

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,210
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,910
    Light Truck Drivers $40,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,990
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Knoxville, TN is $18.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Knoxville, TN is 16.2% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.