Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,390 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.04
10th percentile $39,410
90th percentile $60,390
Employed locally 1,260
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,410
    25th
    $44,400
    50th (median)
    $60,390
    75th
    $60,390
    90th
    $60,390

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,300
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,550
    Bus Drivers, School $45,260
    Light Truck Drivers $36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $29.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 30.2% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,410 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,400.