Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $47,650 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $61,470
Employed locally 890
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $40,920
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $57,230
    90th
    $61,470

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 23% 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
    Delaware $60,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,250
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,580
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,920
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,580
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $40,570
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $39,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in New Orleans, LA is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in New Orleans, LA is 2.7% above 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,920.