Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,520 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $34,830
90th percentile $51,140
Employed locally 1,000
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,830
    25th
    $37,770
    50th (median)
    $46,520
    75th
    $51,140
    90th
    $51,140

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,650
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,150
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,340
    Light Truck Drivers$36,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,740
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northwest Alabama is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northwest Alabama is 0.3% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,830 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,770.