Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $38,230 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $29,940
90th percentile $54,970
Employed locally 170
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,940
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $38,230
    75th
    $47,990
    90th
    $54,970

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 43% 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
    Delaware $60,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,580
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,580
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,340
    Light Truck Drivers$38,720
    Bus Drivers, School$38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Lake Charles, LA is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lake Charles, LA is 17.6% 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 Lake Charles?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,940 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.