Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,190 -22% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $33,230
90th percentile $44,540
Employed locally 690
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,230
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $36,190
    75th
    $41,220
    90th
    $44,540

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,750
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,280
    Light Truck Drivers $28,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,620
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in North Central Tennessee is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.47 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in North Central Tennessee is 22% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,230 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.