Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $53,880 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.90
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $75,630
Employed locally 520
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $39,410
    50th (median)
    $53,880
    75th
    $65,490
    90th
    $75,630

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 29% 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
    Flint, MI $76,430
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Jacksonville, FL $50,140
    Gainesville, FL $49,090
    Port St. Lucie, FL $48,990
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $48,400

    Related occupations in Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,350
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,390
    Light Truck Drivers$40,670
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$26,770
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Palm Bay, FL is $25.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Palm Bay, FL is 16.1% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,410.