Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $40,100 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.28
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $44,980
Employed locally 720
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $36,510
    50th (median)
    $40,100
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $44,980

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 31% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $50,350
    Gainesville, FL $49,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,710
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,620
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Sheboygan, WI $46,220

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,030
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,770
    Light Truck Drivers $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,610
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Macon, GA is $19.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Macon, GA is 13.6% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,510.