Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $44,070 -5% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $34,660
90th percentile $57,670
Employed locally 360
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,660
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $44,070
    75th
    $47,630
    90th
    $57,670

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 29% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,170
    Columbus, OH $47,780
    Cleveland, OH $47,510
    Johnson City, TN $47,230
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,210
    Canton-Massillon, OH $46,870

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,360
    Light Truck Drivers $40,240
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,890
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Lima, OH is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lima, OH is 5% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,660 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.