Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,180 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $32,040
90th percentile $49,970
Employed locally 1,680
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,040
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $49,970
    90th
    $49,970

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,240
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,520
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,160
    Light Truck Drivers $36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,670
    Bus Drivers, School $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Middle Georgia is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Middle Georgia is 13.4% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,040 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.