Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $41,290 -11% vs national
Median hourly $19.85
10th percentile $34,120
90th percentile $56,130
Employed locally 1,080
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,120
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $41,290
    75th
    $47,360
    90th
    $56,130

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 42% 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
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $47,760
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,220
    Owensboro, KY $45,810
    Sandusky, OH $45,120
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $44,040
    Kentucky $43,340

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,490
    Light Truck Drivers $42,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,610
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Lexington, KY is $19.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lexington, KY is 11% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,120 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.