Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $65,420 +41% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $76,980
Employed locally 720
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $65,420
    75th
    $65,420
    90th
    $76,980

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Cheyenne, WY $61,420

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,050
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,710
    Bus Drivers, School$47,340
    Light Truck Drivers$33,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Northwest Virginia is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Northwest Virginia is 41% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.