Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $51,940 +12% vs national
Median hourly $24.97
10th percentile $38,940
90th percentile $60,870
Employed locally 2,310
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,940
    25th
    $45,690
    50th (median)
    $51,940
    75th
    $55,900
    90th
    $60,870

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 38% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Napa, CA $51,250
    Lexington Park, MD $50,960
    Reading, PA $49,310
    Grants Pass, OR $49,130

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,670
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,260
    Light Truck Drivers $41,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Lancaster, PA is $24.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lancaster, PA is 12% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,940 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,690.