Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $46,100 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $31,260
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 330
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,260
    25th
    $36,530
    50th (median)
    $46,100
    75th
    $47,820
    90th
    $58,980

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 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
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,390
    Harrisonburg, VA $55,470
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,120
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,580
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,150
    Bus Drivers, School $46,380
    Light Truck Drivers $35,500
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Lynchburg, VA is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Lynchburg, VA is 0.6% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,260 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,530.