Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $40,930 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.68
10th percentile $32,180
90th percentile $55,900
Employed locally 230
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,180
    25th
    $36,340
    50th (median)
    $40,930
    75th
    $44,530
    90th
    $55,900

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,640
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,050
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,430
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $48,410

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,750
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,640
    Light Truck Drivers $38,750
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,000
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Myrtle Beach, SC is $19.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 11.8% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,180 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,340.