Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $49,380 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $42,850
90th percentile $62,190
Employed locally 660
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,850
    25th
    $47,280
    50th (median)
    $49,380
    75th
    $59,820
    90th
    $62,190

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 47% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Delaware $60,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Hawaii $58,070

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,060
    Light Truck Drivers $45,470
    Bus Drivers, School $59,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $69,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Olympia, WA is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Olympia, WA is 6.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,850 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,280.