Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $48,440 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $58,130
Employed locally 5,450
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $39,580
    50th (median)
    $48,440
    75th
    $49,340
    90th
    $58,130

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,120
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970
    Light Truck Drivers$41,190
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in North Georgia is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in North Georgia is 4.4% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,580.