Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Morgantown, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morgantown, WV

Median annual salary $42,250 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.31
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $93,630
Employed locally 80
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $35,920
    50th (median)
    $42,250
    75th
    $93,630
    90th
    $93,630

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,060
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,310
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $44,360
    Charleston, WV $42,790
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,680
    Beckley, WV $38,040

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,570
    Bus Drivers, School $28,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,830
    Light Truck Drivers $35,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Morgantown, WV is $20.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Morgantown, WV is 8.9% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,920.