Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $29,680 -36% vs national
Median hourly $14.27
10th percentile $26,460
90th percentile $43,020
Employed locally 1,520
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,460
    25th
    $27,770
    50th (median)
    $29,680
    75th
    $35,240
    90th
    $43,020

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 53% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Odessa, TX $46,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,240
    Wichita Falls, TX $45,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,520

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,750
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$31,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$50,970
    Light Truck Drivers$33,040
    Driver/Sales Workers$46,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Laredo, TX is $14.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Laredo, TX is 36% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,460 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,770.