Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $51,650 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.83
10th percentile $39,730
90th percentile $63,480
Employed locally 310
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,730
    25th
    $47,140
    50th (median)
    $51,650
    75th
    $63,120
    90th
    $63,480

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Delaware $60,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Hawaii $58,070

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,810
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,500
    Light Truck Drivers$46,370
    Bus Drivers, School$55,420
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$45,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Longview, WA is $24.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Longview, WA is 11.3% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,730 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,140.