Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Lawton, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawton, OK

Median annual salary $40,210 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.33
10th percentile $31,580
90th percentile $58,260
Employed locally 70
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,580
    25th
    $35,840
    50th (median)
    $40,210
    75th
    $44,370
    90th
    $58,260

    Lawton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,060 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 32% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,600
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,520
    Oklahoma City, OK $45,450
    Kokomo, IN $44,980
    Tulsa, OK $44,950
    Oklahoma $44,830

    Related occupations in Lawton, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,910
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,500
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,810
    Light Truck Drivers $35,010
    Driver/Sales Workers $21,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $49,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Lawton, OK is $19.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lawton, OK is 13.3% 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 Lawton?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,580 per year in Lawton, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,840.